Hardy Curette Malleable

Description

Hardy Curette Malleable

The Hardy curette is a malleable ring curette for transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Surgeons bend the shaft to suit the anatomy, then remove tumor tissue from the sella.

A classic pituitary curette

Hardy’s name runs through transsphenoidal surgery. So his curettes remain a standard part of many pituitary sets. The malleable shaft lets the surgeon reach tissue that sits outside the straight path.

Two tip sizes

We offer the curette at 25 cm with a 4.0 mm or 6.0 mm tip. The smaller tip suits finer work, while the larger tip removes tissue faster. Many surgeons keep both.

Its place in pituitary surgery

To begin, the speculum holds the nasal route open. Then the surgeon opens the sella floor and the dura. Next, the curette removes the tumor, working from the center toward the edges.

Choosing a tip size

Think about the tumor sizes you see most. For instance, a 6.0 mm tip clears a large tumor quickly. Meanwhile, the 4.0 mm tip gives better control near delicate structures.

Caring for your Hardy curette

Brush the ring of the curette carefully, because tissue lodges inside it. Rinse the shaft along its full length. Then dry the curette and sterilize it, keeping the shaft shape you prefer.

Hardy curette specifications

• Malleable curette, Hardy pattern
• Length: 25 cm
• Tip: 4.0 mm or 6.0 mm
• Stainless steel

Ordering from Intrace USA

Your curette arrives under our three-year warranty for workmanship faults. Our Atlanta staff look over the ring and shaft by hand first. Our FAQ collection page covers payment and returns. In addition, ASTM F899 is the reference we use when describing curette steel. For a finer tip, compare the Fahlbusch curette at 2.5 mm. See our neurosurgery pituitary range for related tools.

For professional use. Our the curette care notes explain ring curette images and why stainless includes nickel, while the shipping details page lists delivery times.