Clinical Application
This straight Hibbs bone osteotome is a hand-held chisel-style instrument used to cut, shape, and remove cortical bone during osteotomy, bone graft preparation, debridement, and other orthopedic and podiatric procedures. Its 19 mm blade width provides a balance between surface area for efficient cortical bone scoring and precise control for contouring bone margins. The 24 cm length offers reach in deep or confined operative fields while maintaining tactile feedback for controlled mallet or hand pressure techniques.
Design & Configuration
The straight configuration provides direct axial force transfer from the handle to the chisel edge, which surgeons rely upon for predictable bone cleavage and controlled chip removal. The chisel-type cutting blade concentrates impact energy at the leading edge, allowing effective cortical entry and incremental bone removal. The instrument’s overall length helps reach deeper anatomical locations without sacrificing maneuverability at the tip, making it suitable for both superficial and deeper bone work.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone osteotome (Hibbs pattern)
- Blade width: 19 mm
- Overall length: 24 cm
- Configuration: straight, chisel-type blade
- Intended use: cortical bone cutting, shaping and osteotomy
- Reusable, stainless steel construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The blade is formed to provide a defined cutting edge suitable for repeated clinical use. The instrument is reusable and designed to accommodate standard sterilization methods employed by surgical facilities.
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