Clinical Application
Designed for controlled bone transection, this Ruskin-Liston curved bone-cutting forceps is used to section small-to-medium bone segments and perform precise osteotomies. Common applications include orthopedic and trauma procedures, podiatric bone work, and situations requiring focused cutting access in confined or curved anatomical planes.
Design & Configuration
The curved beak-style jaws concentrate mechanical force at the cutting edge, improving access to bones in deep or angled surgical sites and facilitating clean, controlled cuts. Scissor-style handles with a robust box-lock hinge translate manual force efficiently to the jaws, giving the surgeon tactile feedback and predictable cutting performance. The curved profile helps protect adjacent soft tissues while allowing a perpendicular approach to the bone surface when needed.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone-cutting forceps
- Pattern / model: Ruskin-Liston
- Configuration: Curved
- Length: 18.5 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Beak-style bone-cutting blades
- Typical use: Controlled bone transection in orthopedics, trauma, podiatry and general surgery
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes; compatible with standard sterilization processes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-machined cutting surfaces to maintain edge alignment and durability under repeated use. Joints and hinge areas are engineered for long-term wear resistance. The instrument is intended for repeated reprocessing and sterilization (autoclave compatible) as part of a reusable instrument inventory.
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