Cottle Osteotome, 18cm, 16mm Wide, Fishtail-Shaped End — Overview

The Cottle Osteotome with a fishtail-shaped end (S5-108-16) is an 18cm, 16mm-wide, straight graduated osteotome distinguished by a splayed, fishtail-shaped cutting edge, part of the Cottle instrument system, used for broader nasal bone cuts where a wider, distinctively shaped blade profile is needed.

Fishtail-Shaped Blade

The fishtail shape — a blade that flares or splays outward toward the cutting edge, resembling a fish's tail fin — is designed to produce a wider, often smoother cut than a straight-edged blade of the same nominal width, useful for finishing cuts along the lateral or dorsal nasal bone where a broader, more even contact with the bone surface is desired.

16mm Width, Straight Graduated Shaft

At 16mm, this is one of the wider osteotomes in the Cottle range, suited to substantial bone-cutting work, with graduation markings on the shaft to help the surgeon monitor cut depth as with other graduated Cottle instruments.

Clinical Use

This osteotome is used in rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty for broader nasal bone cuts requiring the distinctive fishtail blade profile, as part of the Cottle technique system.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a precisely shaped fishtail cutting edge and graduated shaft markings.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable. The fishtail cutting edge should be inspected before each use for nicks or dulling along its full width.

Ordering

The Cottle Osteotome, 18cm, 16mm Wide, Fishtail-Shaped End, SKU S5-108-16, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, rhinoplasty surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.