Graham Dura Hook

Description

Graham Dura Hook

The Graham dura hook is a blunt hook for handling the dura. Surgeons use it to lift or retract the membrane gently, without the risk of a sharp point.

Blunt handling of the dura

Sharp hooks pierce the dura to lift it. In contrast, a blunt hook such as this one catches the edge or slides beneath it. That makes it useful for retracting a dural flap or exploring under an edge.

Size

We list the hook at 15 cm with a blunt tip. Some catalogs give about 16.5 cm for the same pattern. Contact us if the exact length matters for your set.

Where it helps

After the dura opens, the surgeon may need to hold back a flap or check beneath the edge. For example, the Graham hook can do both with little risk to the brain surface. It also helps in spinal cases.

Sharp and blunt together

Many surgeons keep a sharp hook and a blunt hook on the same tray. So the Graham pairs well with a sharp dura hook. Then the team can open the dura and manage its edges without changing trays.

Caring for your Graham dura hook

Wipe the tip during the case to prevent dried tissue. After surgery, brush the Graham hook gently and rinse it well. Finally, dry it completely and sterilize it.

Graham dura hook specifications

• Dura Graham pattern
• Length 15 cm, near 16.5 cm in some catalogs
• Tip: blunt
• Stainless steel

Ordering the Graham hook

We include our three-year warranty on the Graham hook in case workmanship fails. Before shipping, the hook passes through careful hands in Atlanta. The support FAQ explains payment and delivery. Moreover, ASTM F899 guides our statements on hook steel. For a sharp alternative, see the Frazier dura hook. Visit the neurosurgery hook selection for more.

For professional use. The Graham hook care notes set out blunt hook image notes and nickel facts. Delivery details sit on our shipping information page.