Clinical Application
This Wagner laminectomy rongeur is designed for controlled nibbling and removal of small segments of bone and ligament during spinal procedures such as laminectomy, laminotomy and decompression. The instrument's bite size and straight shaft make it suitable for working in posterior exposures where precise, incremental bone removal is required to access the spinal canal, decompress nerve roots, or contour lamina and facet margins.
Design & Configuration
The straight configuration provides a direct line of action from the surgeon's hand to the working tip, improving tactile feedback and control in midline and posterior approaches. The Wagner-style tip produces a focused, cup-like bite that facilitates removal of cortical and cancellous bone in controlled increments. At 21 cm overall length, the shaft reaches deeper surgical fields while preserving hand maneuverability in confined operative corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Wagner laminectomy rongeur, straight
- Overall length: 21 cm
- Tip / jaw: 5.5 x 10 mm bite
- Primary use: controlled bone and soft-tissue resection during spine surgery
- Construction: surgical stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-milled cutting surfaces to maintain consistent bite performance. The instrument is designed for repeated use and is compatible with standard sterilization processes for reusable 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