Device typeMastoid chisel: A single-bladed, surgical instrument, bevelled on one side with a flat cutting edge that is used to cut and shape the mastoid process (the large projection of the temporal bone of the skull found immediately behind each ear) during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. It is hand-held by the surgeon who will use a surgical mallet or hammer to manually impart an impacting force to the proximal end of the instrument. It is typically a one-piece instrument made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.
FDA categoryCHISEL, MASTOID
Device ID10381780198086
Catalog number380-271
AvailabilityPrescription
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information