The Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer – 30 mm Diameter is a premium surgical percussion instrument specifically designed to provide precise, controlled force during osteotomy, bone contouring, and reconstructive procedures. Widely used in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, craniofacial surgery, and maxillofacial surgery, this instrument enables surgeons to accurately drive osteotomes, chisels, and other bone-cutting instruments while maintaining exceptional control and surgical precision.

The Cottle Hammer has become a standard instrument in facial plastic surgery because of its carefully balanced design and reliable impact performance. The 30 mm diameter hammer head delivers consistent, evenly distributed force, allowing surgeons to perform controlled bone modifications without excessive impact. This balanced striking action contributes to accurate osteotomies while minimizing unnecessary trauma to surrounding bone and soft tissues.

With an overall length of 7½ inches, the hammer provides an optimal combination of leverage, balance, and maneuverability. The ergonomic design allows surgeons to generate precise tapping force while maintaining excellent tactile feedback throughout delicate procedures. Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for facial surgery, where controlled percussion is essential for achieving predictable surgical outcomes.

Manufactured from premium surgical-grade stainless steel, the Plastic Surgery Cottle Hammer offers exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term clinical reliability. The solid stainless steel construction maintains its structural integrity through repeated use and frequent sterilization cycles, ensuring dependable performance in demanding operating room environments.

The precision-balanced handle provides a secure and comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during prolonged surgical procedures. Its smooth satin finish minimizes glare under operating room lighting while facilitating efficient cleaning and maintenance after every use. The balanced weight distribution enhances instrument control, enabling surgeons to perform delicate osteotomies with confidence.

The Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer – 30 mm Diameter is commonly paired with osteotomes, chisels, and bone-cutting instruments during rhinoplasty, facial skeletal reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, genioplasty, orbital reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery, and cosmetic facial bone contouring. It is designed to deliver precise percussion without compromising surgical accuracy.

Its reusable construction makes the instrument an economical and environmentally responsible choice for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty plastic surgery clinics. Fully compatible with standard steam autoclave sterilization protocols, the hammer maintains its finish, balance, and performance through repeated reprocessing.

The Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer – 30 mm Diameter combines precision engineering, ergonomic comfort, and premium stainless steel construction to provide surgeons with a dependable instrument for delicate bone surgery. Whether performing cosmetic rhinoplasty or complex craniofacial reconstruction, this surgical hammer delivers the controlled force and reliability required for optimal clinical outcomes.

Key Features

• Precision Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer – 30 mm Diameter
• Designed for controlled striking of osteotomes and surgical chisels
• 30 mm diameter hammer head provides balanced percussion
• Ideal for rhinoplasty, craniofacial, and maxillofacial surgery
• Delivers precise force for controlled osteotomy procedures
• Manufactured from premium surgical-grade stainless steel
• Corrosion-resistant construction for long-term durability
• Ergonomic handle provides secure grip and excellent balance
• Satin finish minimizes glare under surgical lighting
• Lightweight, balanced design improves surgical control
• Fully reusable and autoclave compatible
• Suitable for hospitals, surgical centers, and specialty plastic surgery clinics

Product Specifications

Product Contents

• 1 × Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer – 30 mm Diameter
• Individually inspected reusable surgical instrument
• Ready for cleaning and sterilization before clinical use

Applications

The Plastic Surgery Cottle Hammer is commonly used in:

• Rhinoplasty
• Facial plastic surgery
• Craniofacial reconstruction
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Cosmetic facial bone contouring
• Genioplasty
• Orbital reconstruction
• Osteotomy procedures
• Bone grafting procedures
• Reconstructive bone surgery

FAQs

1. What is the Plastic Surgery 7½″ Cottle Hammer used for?

It is used to deliver controlled strikes to osteotomes, chisels, and other bone-cutting instruments during plastic, craniofacial, maxillofacial, and reconstructive surgical procedures.

2. What is the advantage of the 30 mm hammer head?

The 30 mm diameter head provides balanced force distribution, allowing precise percussion while helping reduce unnecessary impact during delicate bone procedures.

3. What material is the Cottle Hammer made from?

The hammer is manufactured from premium surgical-grade stainless steel for superior durability, corrosion resistance, and long-term clinical performance.

4. Is the Plastic Surgery Cottle Hammer reusable?

Yes. It is designed for repeated professional use and can be reprocessed according to standard hospital sterilization protocols.

5. Can this surgical hammer be autoclaved?

Yes. It is fully compatible with steam autoclave sterilization and other approved medical sterilization methods.

6. Which surgical specialties commonly use the Cottle Hammer?

It is widely used in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery, and facial reconstructive procedures.

7. Why is the Cottle Hammer preferred for facial osteotomies?

Its balanced weight, ergonomic handle, and precisely engineered head allow surgeons to deliver controlled, accurate percussion for osteotomies while maintaining excellent tactile feedback and minimizing unnecessary trauma.