Lebsche Rib Shear 25cm

Clinical Application

Designed to transect ribs and costal cartilage during open thoracic procedures, the instrument provides controlled shearing for planned rib resections, thoracoplasty, chest wall reconstruction, and removal of fractured rib segments in trauma cases. Its length and leverage allow the operator to divide ribs close to the chest wall while maintaining tactile control and minimizing inadvertent splintering.

Design & Configuration

The shear-style scissor action puts cutting force at the jaw for focused transection of bone and cartilage with a single-handed motion. At 25 cm overall length the geometry balances reach into the thoracic cavity with the leverage required for efficient cutting. Ergonomic ring handles provide secure control during deliberate cutting maneuvers, and a robust hinge delivers consistent blade alignment under load—important for predictable performance when dividing dense costal structures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib shear
• Pattern / model: Lebsche
• Configuration: Shear-style, scissor-action handles
• Length / size: 25 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Heavy shearing blades for ribs and costal cartilage transection
• Typical surgical use: Thoracic procedures, rib resection, chest wall reconstruction, trauma
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Blades are engineered to withstand the torsional and compressive forces encountered when transecting costal bone and cartilage. The instrument is supplied for repeated use and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization 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