Clinical Application
Angled Cleveland bone-cutting forceps are used to grasp, cut and remove small segments of cortical and cancellous bone during procedures where access is limited or the working angle is oblique. Typical applications include hand and wrist surgery, small-bone orthopedic procedures, maxillofacial osteotomies, ENT bone removal and intraoral/dental procedures such as alveoloplasty. The angled jaw permits cutting near bone surfaces while maintaining visibility and control.
Design & Configuration
The angled beak geometry provides improved access to deep, narrow or off-axis surgical sites compared with straight patterns. Short, robust cutting blades concentrate force at the tip for controlled shearing of small bone fragments, while the handle length (17 cm) balances reach with tactile feedback for precise maneuvers. The Cleveland pattern is a long-established design chosen for its combination of leverage and access in confined fields.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone-cutting forceps
- Pattern / model: Cleveland
- Configuration: Angled
- Length: 17 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Angled cutting blades designed for bone
- Typical surgical use: Cutting and removing small bone segments in orthopedic, maxillofacial, ENT and dental procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated autoclave sterilization. The cutting surfaces are precision-formed to provide reliable shearing action and long service life under normal clinical use. The instrument is designed for repeated reuse with appropriate cleaning and sterilization protocols.
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