Sachs Dura Dissector

Description

Sachs Dura Dissector

The Sachs dura dissector separates dura from bone and frees tissue planes. Surgeons use it in cranial and spinal work before they cut or remove bone.

Freeing the dura

Adhesions can tie the dura to the skull or lamina. So the tip goes between the layers to release them. Then saws, drills or rongeurs can work more safely.

Three versions

We offer the Sachs pattern at 20 cm in plain, sharp and blunt versions. The sharp version cuts through firm adhesions. By contrast, the blunt version separates layers more gently.

Use in surgery

Surgeons often use a Sachs dissector around burr holes and along craniotomy lines. In the spine, it also helps under the lamina edge. Afterward, the surgeon may switch to a hook to lift the dura.

Plain, sharp or blunt

Choose blunt when you worry about tearing thin dura. Instead, choose sharp when adhesions are firm. The plain version sits between the two, so many surgeons start with it.

Caring for your Sachs dura dissector

Clean the tip during the case to stop blood hardening. After use, wash it with a gentle detergent and a brush, then rinse. Let it dry before it goes through sterilization.

Sachs dura dissector specifications

• 20 cm Sachs dissector
• Plain, sharp or blunt
• Stainless steel

Ordering the Sachs dissector

All three versions include our three-year warranty that guards against defects in workmanship. Our Atlanta team inspects each dissector by hand, then we ship it out. Answers to billing and delivery questions sit in the FAQ. The standard for surgical steels is ASTM F899. To lift the dura afterward, consider the Sachs dura hook. Also, our neurosurgery page lists more dissectors.

Professional use only. Why might a photo differ, and why does steel contain nickel? Our care and sterilization help page answers both. The delivery terms explain shipping.