Castroviejo Caliper 20mm – German Stainless Steel Surgical Measuring Instrument

Castroviejo Caliper 20mm – Precision Surgical Measuring Instrument

The Castroviejo Caliper from Adas Instruments is a high-precision measuring and marking instrument used in ophthalmic, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty and facelift procedures. Its pointed tips and finely graduated scale allow surgeons to perform accurate measurements on delicate soft tissues around the eyes and face. This caliper is especially useful for muscle recession and resection measurements, as well as planning symmetric incisions in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. It fits naturally into our range of marking & measuring instruments for plastic surgery.

Classically used as an ophthalmic caliper, this instrument is also widely adopted in blepharoplasty instrument sets for upper and lower eyelid surgery, and in facelift & neck lift instruments trays for facial rejuvenation, where precise measurements help surgeons balance soft tissue repositioning and maintain symmetry. In nasal and facial plastic surgery, surgeons use the caliper to verify distances on the nasal dorsum, tip and septal structures, supporting accurate and reproducible results alongside our dedicated rhinoplasty instruments.

Design and features

This compact 9cm Castroviejo Caliper features a 0–20 mm graduated scale for precise intraoperative measurement. Pointed tips and a smooth screw mechanism provide controlled opening and closing during surgery, while the instrument is available in straight and curved tip designs to match surgeon preference and approach. It is manufactured from German stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance and consistent performance, with a dull-polished satin surface to minimize glare under operating room lights and improve readability of the scale.

Clinical applications

• Ophthalmic surgery: measuring distances for muscle recession and resection in strabismus and other eye procedures where millimetric accuracy is critical.
• Blepharoplasty: marking and checking skin and muscle excision on upper and lower eyelids to maintain symmetry between both sides.
• Facelift and neck lift: controlling soft tissue repositioning and vector planning during facial rejuvenation to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
• Rhinoplasty and nasal surgery: verifying distances on the nasal dorsum, tip, and septum before reshaping cartilage and bone structures.
• Microsurgery and plastic surgery: taking precise measurements on small flaps, grafts, and soft tissue structures during complex reconstructive procedures.

Quality, warranty, and service

Each Castroviejo Caliper is manufactured by Adas Instruments under strict quality controls, including boil tests, performance tests and shape checks to ensure consistent accuracy. The instrument is supplied non-sterile, individually packed and ready for sterilization before first use in the operating room. With proper handling and routine maintenance, this caliper offers long service life, and it is backed by a multi-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects with flexible wholesale and OEM supply options for hospitals, clinics and distributors worldwide.

People also ask

Q: What is a Castroviejo Caliper used for?
A: A Castroviejo Caliper is used to take precise measurements of small anatomical structures, especially in ophthalmic, eyelid, nasal and other microsurgical procedures where millimetric accuracy is essential.

Q: What is the measuring range of this Castroviejo Caliper?
A: This Castroviejo Caliper has a 0–20 mm measuring range with a fine graduated scale, allowing surgeons to read small distances clearly during delicate surgical steps.

Q: Is the Castroviejo Caliper reusable and autoclavable?
A: Yes, the caliper is made from German surgical stainless steel and is fully reusable and autoclavable, provided it is cleaned, maintained and sterilized according to standard hospital protocols.

Q: Which procedures most commonly use a Castroviejo Caliper?
A: It is most commonly used in strabismus surgery, corneal and ocular surface procedures, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and other facial plastic surgery operations that require exact distance control.

Q: What tip designs are available for the Castroviejo Caliper?
A: The caliper is available with straight or curved pointed tips so surgeons can choose the design that best matches their preferred approach and access in ophthalmic and facial surgery.

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