Mead Bone Rongeur round tip 16.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled removal, trimming and shaping of cortical and cancellous bone in confined or delicate operative sites. The round tip configuration permits cup-shaped bites useful for nibbling bone edges, creating troughs or removing osteophytes while minimizing slippage and soft-tissue entrapment. Common clinical settings include orthopedic and spine procedures, neurosurgery, maxillofacial and ENT operations where precise, localized bone work is required.

Design & Configuration

The compact round-tip jaw concentrates the cutting surface into a small, cup-shaped biting area that improves visibility and control when working on curved surfaces or in narrow corridors. The 16.5 cm overall length balances reach into deeper wounds with tactile control at the tip, allowing the operator to deliver precise bites without excessive hand excursion. A robust hinge and matched jaw geometry provide consistent bite alignment and predictable cutting action for repetitive bone removal tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Bone rongeur
• Pattern / model: Mead
• Length: 16.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Round tip (cup-shaped bite)
• Typical surgical use: Localized bone trimming, morselization and removal
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-ground jaws for consistent cutting performance and long-term corrosion resistance. Constructed for repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles and intended for reusable clinical use.

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