Caspar Lami. Rongeur up 3x12mm, 18.5cm

Clinical Application

This up-biting rongeur is intended for controlled removal and shaping of small cortical bone and bone fragments in confined operative fields. The 3x12 mm bite provides a measured cut size appropriate for procedures such as spinal decompression (laminotomy/foraminotomy), fine bone nibbling in neurosurgery, ENT bone work, and selective trimming or shaping of bone graft material. The up-oriented jaw allows the surgeon to approach and extract bone from beneath edges or within narrow corridors while maintaining visual control of the bite.

Design & Configuration

The up-biting geometry positions the cutting surface to engage bone on an upward vector, improving access when working beneath an overhang or along the inferior aspect of a bony lamina. The 18.5 cm shaft length balances reach and tactile feedback—long enough to access deeper targets while short enough to preserve manual control. A 3x12 mm biting surface offers a compromise between precision and efficiency, allowing repeated, predictable bites for incremental bone removal without large defects.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Rongeur, up-biting
• Pattern / model: Caspar Lami
• Jaw size: 3x12 mm (biting surface)
• Overall length: 18.5 cm
• Intended use: Precise removal of small cortical bone and fragments
• Reusable instrument suitable for inclusion in procedure-specific sets

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Designed for repeated sterilization and long-term use as part of reusable instrument inventories.

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