Fanous Osteotome, 19.5cm, With Guide Thorn — Overview

The Fanous Osteotome (S5-111-00 family) is a 19.5cm rhinoplasty osteotome distinguished by an integrated guide thorn, available in straight, curved-left, and curved-right configurations, designed to help the surgeon maintain a precise, controlled cutting path along the nasal bone.

What a Guide Thorn Does

A guide thorn is a small protruding feature on the osteotome's cutting face that engages with the bone surface ahead of the main blade, helping the instrument track a predictable, controlled path during the cut rather than potentially skipping or deviating — particularly useful in rhinoplasty osteotomies where a wandering cut can produce an uneven or unpredictable fracture line in the nasal bone.

Straight and Curved Configurations

The straight version suits direct linear cuts; the curved-left and curved-right versions follow the natural curvature of the lateral nasal wall on each respective side, the same principle applied across several curved osteotomes in this range, here combined with the guide-thorn tracking feature.

Clinical Use

This osteotome is used in rhinoplasty for controlled, precisely tracked nasal bone osteotomies, particularly valued by surgeons who want the additional cutting-path control the guide thorn provides.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with the guide thorn precisely positioned relative to the main cutting edge.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable across all configurations. Both the main cutting edge and the guide thorn should be inspected before each use for damage or dulling.

Ordering

The Fanous Osteotome, 19.5cm, With Guide Thorn, is available as S5-111-03 (straight), S5-111-01 (curved left), and S5-111-02 (curved right). Scatter Instruments supplies this range internationally to hospitals, rhinoplasty surgery centers, and distributors, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.