Clinical Application
This straight laminectomy rongeur is intended for controlled removal of bone and soft tissue during spinal decompression procedures such as laminectomy, laminotomy and limited bone nibbling around neural elements. The 4x14 mm bite provides a predictable cutting surface for removing laminar bone and small osteophytes in constrained operative corridors, useful for both open and limited exposure techniques in spine surgery.
Design & Configuration
The straight shaft and jaw alignment deliver direct, in-line access to posterior elements without offset curvature, which helps when working through midline exposures or tubular retractors. The 4x14 mm jaw dimension balances a sufficient bite area with the ability to reach confined spaces; a relatively short jaw length improves control and tactile feedback for incremental bone removal. The instrument’s overall 14 cm length is optimized for typical spinal exposures, providing reach while maintaining manual precision at the tip.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Rongeur (laminectomy pattern)
- Model: Caspar Lami
- Configuration: straight
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip / jaw: 4 x 14 mm bite
- Typical use: spinal decompression, bone/osteophyte removal
- Reusable construction: surgical stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability required in repeated operative use. The instrument is built for routine sterilization and reprocessing and intended for multi‑use surgical environments.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy