Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette
Also known as: Meyhoefer chalazion curette, Chalazion curette
Small sharp cup curette for ophthalmic use, made in a range of cup sizes, used to scoop out a chalazion after incision.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette
The Meyerhoefer (also spelled Meyhoefer) chalazion curette is a small ophthalmic curette with a sharp cup at the tip. Registry entries classify it as an ophthalmic curette, an instrument with a spoon- or ring-like tip used to remove tissue by scraping.
Its main use is chalazion surgery. After the eyelid is anaesthetised, clamped and everted and an incision is made on its inner surface, the contents of the chalazion are drained and scraped out with a curette.
Makers offer the pattern in a graded series of cup sizes so the curette can be matched to the size of the lesion; tip shape and handle style also vary by manufacturer.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Chalazion incision and curettage
- Removal of small eyelid cysts
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Sharp
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette (RI-00751) | RI-00751 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette (RI-00752) | RI-00752 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette (RI-00753) | RI-00753 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette (RI-00754) | RI-00754 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette (RI-00755) | RI-00755 | Official site ↗ |
5 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
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Questions about the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette
What is a Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette used for?
Small sharp cup curette for ophthalmic use, made in a range of cup sizes, used to scoop out a chalazion after incision.
What other names is the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette known by?
The Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette is also known as Meyhoefer chalazion curette, Chalazion curette.
Which configurations of the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved; jaw, tip or blade: Sharp. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette?
5 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Rigor Instruments (5). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette?
Other curettes in this directory include Bruns Curette, Caspar Bone Curette, Coakley Curette and Cobb Bone Curette. See all curettes.
What should I check when sourcing curettes?
- Pattern and size: compare the cup or loop size, the shaft angle and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Meyerhoefer Chalazion Curette this page records Curved shapes and Sharp tips.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/meyerhoefer-chalazion-curette-ri-00755/
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/meyerhoefer-chalazion-curette-ri-00754/
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/meyerhoefer-chalazion-curette-ri-00753/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00888118055767
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00888118103161
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalazion
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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Related instruments
Bruns Curette
Bone curette with a sharp round or oval cup, made in a wide graded size series, straight or angled, for scraping bone.
Caspar Bone Curette
Bone curette with straight or angled shaft and a sharp cup, including toothed rectangular forms, from Caspar spinal instrument ranges.
Coakley Curette
ENT sinus curette in antrum and open-ended forms, forward- or backward-cutting, used to scrape tissue from the maxillary and other sinuses.
Cobb Bone Curette
Long bone curette with an oval cup, straight or angled, used to scrape bone and soft tissue in spinal and orthopaedic surgery.