Leksell-Stille Rongeur 8mm wide 23cm

Clinical Application

This Leksell-Stille rongeur is engineered for controlled removal of small to moderate volumes of bone and dense soft tissue during neurosurgical and spinal procedures. The 8 mm bite width provides a larger single-pass removal compared with finer rongeurs, making it suitable for tasks such as lamina trimming, removal of osteophytes, discectomy/debridement of extruded disc material, and shaping bone margins around neural structures. Its 23 cm overall length offers reach into deeper surgical corridors while preserving tactile feedback for precise, incremental cutting adjacent to dura and nerve roots.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s configuration balances bite capacity and shaft length to optimize access and control. An 8 mm wide jaw increases material capture per stroke, reducing the number of passes required for moderate bone work. The 23 cm length improves access to deeper exposures without sacrificing hand control at the operator end—important when working in narrow operative fields. The geometry of the bite encourages efficient shearing and removal while allowing the surgeon to maintain a measured approach near delicate neural tissues.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rongeur
• Pattern / model: Leksell-Stille
• Configuration: 8 mm wide jaw, hand rongeur design
• Length or size: 23 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: 8 mm bite width
• Typical surgical use: Bone and soft-tissue removal in neurosurgical and spinal procedures
• Material / construction: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument is finished for durability and repeated reprocessing. Cutting edges are precision-formed to provide consistent performance over multiple sterilization cycles. The reusable design supports standard hospital reprocessing workflows.

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