Cushing Lami-Rongeur 45

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended for precise removal of laminar bone and small bony spurs during spinal and neurosurgical procedures. It is routinely used in laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, and other decompression procedures where controlled biting of cortical and cancellous bone is required. The 45° angulation facilitates access to posterior and lateral laminar surfaces with minimal soft-tissue retraction, improving line-of-sight and bite orientation for the surgeon.

Design & Configuration

The 45° angulated working end is designed to reach under overhanging lamina and into foraminal recesses where a straight rongeur would have limited access. The bite-style cutting jaw provides a controlled purchase on bone, allowing incremental removal of chips and osteophytes. The shaft geometry and angulation reduce the need for excessive tissue retraction and help maintain an ergonomic wrist position for repetitive bites during decompression procedures, supporting precise, single-handed control.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Bone rongeur (lamina rongeur)
• Pattern / model: Cushing Lami-Rongeur 45
• Configuration: 45° angled working end for laminar/foraminal access
• Tip / jaw pattern: Bite-style cutting jaw for controlled bone removal
• Typical surgical use: Spinal and cranial neurosurgical bone removal, decompression procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Reusable, compatible with standard hospital sterilization

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated use and routine sterilization cycles. Precision manufacturing and polished finishes help reduce tissue adhesion and facilitate cleaning. The instrument is supplied as a reusable hand instrument suitable for standard steam autoclave processing.

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