{"product_id":"shepherds-hook-dental-explorer-probe-no-23-in-german-stainless-steel","title":"Shepherd's Hook Dental Explorer Probe (No. 23) in German Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a No. 23 explorer probe, a standard diagnostic instrument in dentistry. It is machined from a single piece of German stainless steel, offering excellent durability and resistance to corrosion. The instrument is polished to a smooth finish to facilitate effective cleaning and sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature is the 'Shepherd's Hook' tip, a fine, sharp point bent at an acute angle, designed for assessing tooth surfaces with high tactile feedback. The balanced, octagonal handle is knurled to ensure precise control and prevent slippage, even when wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily used by dental professionals for caries and calculus detection. Also suitable for fine-scale work in electronics repair, model making, and delicate assembly tasks where a fine, hard point is needed for probing or scribing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by an \u003cstrong\u003eISO 13485:2016-certified medical device producer\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cert. PK250801003, LMS Assessments Limited — IAF\/EGAC accredited). EU MDR Authorised Representative in place for 2025-2026. All steel and surface treatments meet the REACH directive (EC 1907\/2006). \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quality-and-compliance\"\u003eView our supplier certificates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from corrosion-resistant German stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a No. 23 'Shepherd's Hook' tip for tactile examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal, knurled handle provides a secure, non-slip grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully autoclavable for clinical sterilisation and repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConforms to CE, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toolsmith","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":53734541459799,"sku":"84-11PY-6OEQ-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":53734541492567,"sku":"84-11PY-6OEQ-2","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":53734541525335,"sku":"84-11PY-6OEQ-3","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":53734541558103,"sku":"84-11PY-6OEQ-4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":53734541590871,"sku":"84-11PY-6OEQ-5","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/1623\/3559\/files\/0-final_144332b3-613f-47f1-ad7f-6db847d2676b.jpg?v=1780920441","url":"https:\/\/www.toolsmithltd.co.uk\/products\/shepherds-hook-dental-explorer-probe-no-23-in-german-stainless-steel","provider":"Toolsmith Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}