Clinical Application
This side-angled Bacon bone rongeur is designed for controlled removal and contouring of small to moderate volumes of cortical and cancellous bone. The 7 mm bite size provides a balance of precision and efficiency for tasks such as removing bone spurs, trimming lamina or osteophytes, shaping bone margins, and retrieving small bone fragments in orthopedic, spine, neurosurgical, and ENT procedures. The angled-side orientation is particularly helpful when working around neurovascular structures or in confined anatomic corridors where a straight approach is obstructed.
Design & Configuration
The side-angled jaw geometry lets the surgeon approach bone surfaces obliquely without frequent instrument repositioning, improving access in narrow operative fields and around curved anatomy. At 20 cm overall length, the instrument offers reach into deeper exposures while maintaining tactile feedback at the handles. A 7 mm cutting edge provides a moderate 'bite' that enables efficient removal of bone while allowing fine control for delicate work near dura, nerve roots, or mucosal surfaces.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Bacon bone rongeur, side-angled jaw
- Bite size: 7 mm
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Intended use: bone nibbling, shaping, and fragment removal in orthopedic, spinal, neurosurgical, and ENT procedures
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. Precision machining of the jaws maintains consistent bite geometry for reproducible performance. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard sterilization processes used for stainless-steel surgical instruments.
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