Dura Dissectors
Dura dissectors separate the dura mater from the skull and surrounding tissue, so bone can be removed safely without tearing the dura. They are also used to dissect around nerves and tissue in spinal surgery. Medfort makes the full Penfield series and many other classic patterns (codes SI-030301 to SI-030318).
Where they are used
They are used in craniotomy, spinal surgery and laminectomy, skull base surgery, and ENT and plastic surgery.
Our range
- Penfield dissectors: all figures, 1 to 5 and others
- Other patterns: Davis, Frazier, Hoen, Love-Adson, Toennis, Olivecrona, Sachs and Milligan
Material and finish
All instruments in this category are made from surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards, imported from Germany, Japan and France. Each piece is heat-treated to the right hardness for its job, then polished to a satin finish that reduces glare under theatre lights. Joints are fitted by hand so they move smoothly without play, and every instrument is checked before it is packed.
How to choose
Each Penfield figure has a different tip shape and angle, so most sets include several figures. Penfield 1 and 2 are broad, flat dissectors for freeing the dura, while Penfield 3 and 4 are finer and angled for tighter spaces. Choose other patterns according to your surgeons' preferences.
Quality control
Every Medfort instrument passes several checks before it leaves our workshop. We check the hardness after heat treatment, inspect jaws, teeth and serrations for correct alignment, test that ratchets lock and release smoothly, and look for any surface defects. Finished instruments are passivated to improve corrosion resistance, then cleaned, marked and packed.
Care and sterilization
Rinse instruments straight after use so blood and tissue do not dry on. Open all joints, then clean them by hand or in a washer-disinfector with a neutral pH detergent. Rinse, dry thoroughly and lubricate hinges with instrument milk. All items are suitable for standard steam sterilization (autoclave). Inspect them regularly, and repair or replace any that are worn or damaged.
Ordering and custom sizes
You can order single instruments, mixed quantities or complete sets, and we supply hospitals, clinics, distributors and government tenders. If you need a pattern, length or size that is not listed, send us a drawing, a sample or a catalogue reference and we will quote for it. We also offer OEM and private label manufacturing, with your logo laser-etched on the instrument and your own packaging. Please contact us for prices, delivery times and shipping to your country.
Frequently asked questions
Which Penfield figures are most used? Penfield 1 to 4 are the most common in craniotomy sets.
Are they double-ended? Many patterns are double-ended. Check each product page.
Why choose Medfort
- Manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan, the world's centre of surgical instrument making
- Surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE marked manufacturing
- OEM and private label manufacturing available
- Single instruments, bulk orders and complete sets
Need a quote, a custom size or a complete set? Email [email protected] or call +92 349 0444976.
