Krayenbuehl nerve hook 7 1/4" small angled 3.0mm long ball tip round handle with finger rest

Controlled Access for Precise Nerve Handling

The Krayenbuehl nerve hook is a hand-held surgical hook designed for controlled engagement and gentle manipulation of anatomical structures during operative work. Its small angled profile and 3.0 mm long ball tip support access where a compact, rounded-ended instrument is preferred. The round handle with finger rest provides a defined hand position for steady handling and tactile control. Suitable for general surgery and neurosurgery applications, this hook can support careful retraction, separation, or positioning tasks while helping the user work within a focused field. Its 7 1/4-inch length adds useful reach without changing the instrument’s compact tip profile.

Use Cases

• Use for controlled engagement and manipulation of nerves or nearby anatomical structures during general surgical procedures.
• Support focused handling tasks in neurosurgery where an angled hook and compact 3 mm ball tip are appropriate.
• Use the angled profile to approach structures from a practical working angle within a confined operative field.
• Apply the round handle and finger rest for steady positioning during delicate hook manipulation.
• Use the long, rounded ball tip to assist with careful retraction or separation tasks without relying on a sharp hook point.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the instrument according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the angled shaft, 3 mm ball tip, handle, and finger rest for soil, damage, or distortion before and after use.
• Handle the ball tip carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to preserve its rounded working surface.
• Store the hook in a manner that protects the tip and prevents contact damage from other instruments.

General use; follow facility protocols.