Virchow Skull Breaker – 7.5 cm, 40 mm Blade Width

Product Description

Virchow Skull Breaker – 7.5 cm / 3", 40 mm Blade Width

The Virchow Skull Breaker is a compact professional surgical and post-mortem instrument designed for controlled separation and elevation of the skullcap during cranial examination and autopsy procedures. Featuring a 40 mm wide blade and compact 7.5 cm / 3" overall length, the instrument provides concentrated leverage and controlled handling when working around cranial bone and previously created skull cuts.

The traditional Virchow pattern is commonly used in pathology, forensic medicine, anatomy, and post-mortem examination environments where controlled cranial separation is required.

Key Features

• Virchow Pattern: Traditional skull breaker design intended for professional cranial and post-mortem procedures.
• 40 mm Blade Width: Broad working blade provides a stable contact surface for controlled leverage and separation.
• 7.5 cm / 3" Length: Compact design supports controlled handling during close-range cranial work.
• Focused Leverage: Designed to assist with controlled separation of cranial sections following appropriate bone cuts.
• Compact Working Profile: Allows precise positioning around the skullcap and cranial sutures.
• Professional Instrument: Suitable for pathology departments, forensic laboratories, anatomy facilities, medical examination environments, and other authorized professional settings.
• Reusable Design: Intended for repeated professional use when correctly inspected, cleaned, and reprocessed according to applicable procedures.

Product Specifications

Designed for Controlled Cranial Separation

The 40 mm blade provides a broad working surface for applying controlled leverage during cranial examination. Its compact 7.5 cm profile allows the operator to position the instrument accurately when separating or elevating the skullcap after appropriate cranial cuts have been completed.

The short working length also helps provide direct control during procedures where accurate positioning and controlled force application are important.

Applications & Usage

• Post-mortem examination
• Autopsy procedures
• Forensic pathology
• Cranial examination
• Separation of cranial sutures
• Elevation and removal of the skullcap following appropriate bone cuts
• Anatomical and pathology laboratory procedures

Professional Use

The Virchow Skull Breaker is intended for use by appropriately trained medical, pathology, forensic, anatomical, and post-mortem professionals. It is typically used after appropriate cranial cutting procedures when controlled leverage is required to assist with separation or elevation of the skullcap.

Inspection, Care & Reprocessing

Inspect the instrument before use for blade condition, deformation, surface damage, wear, or any other defect that could affect performance. Avoid uncontrolled impact or excessive force that could damage the instrument or compromise safe handling.

After use, the instrument should be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized where applicable, dried, and stored according to the healthcare or laboratory facility's approved instrument reprocessing procedures.

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