Medlene® Ballenger Septum Gouge is a specialized surgical tool that ENT surgeons frequently use for carving and scooping the soft bone of the nasal septum, in order to reshape the bone and obtain grafting material.
The Ballenger Septum Gouge brings multiple advantages to the ENT operating room. These advantages play a vital role in plastic surgeries that involve the nasal cavity.
For this purpose, the instrument has a concave blade supplied with a V-shaped cutting edge. Moreover, the blade is available in different sizes, ranging from 2.0 to 8.0mm. As a result, surgeons can scoop bone tissue from the most delicate surfaces of the nasal septum.
In addition, the device features a solid, hexagonal handle fitted with horizontal serrations over three surfaces. This design ensures a firm grip and prevents the instrument from slipping into the surgical field.
Made in highest quality, surgical grade stainless steel with satin finish to reduce glare. The instrument can be sterilized and reused.
PRODUCTS
This reprocessing instruction applies to reusable surgical and endoscopic instruments supplied by MEDLENE Medical.
GENERAL
Reusable surgical instruments from MEDLENE Medical can be used by medical professionals for a surgical procedure and can be reused after qualified reprocessing.
The professional user selects the appropriate instruments according to the intended function, the tissue to be manipulated and the anatomical structures.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
MEDLENE Medical instruments must be cleaned, disinfected,
and sterilized before first use. Protective caps and transport packaging must be
removed beforehand.
A complete functional check must be carried out before each use. Improper use and overstraining due to twisting / levering can lead to breaks and permanent deformation.
Do not use metal brushes or abrasives, as there is a risk of corrosion due to surface damage. The safe
combination of instruments with each other or of instruments with implants must be checked by the user before clinical use.
Be careful when handling sharp tips and cutting edges - risk of injury.
In case of patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJK), suspected CJK or possible variants of this disease, the applicable national regulations regarding the preparation of instruments must be applied. Never leave instruments in disinfectant solution for too long. Follow the instructions of the respective manufacturer.
