Clinical Application
Designed for controlled removal of small to moderate bone fragments and laminar edges, this straight laminectomy rongeur is suited to spinal and cranial procedures where precise nibbling of cortical and cancellous bone is required. The 5x10 mm bite provides a measured cutting surface ideal for creating decompression windows, contouring bone around the canal, and extracting loose bone or disc fragments adjacent to delicate neural structures.
Design & Configuration
The straight shaft and inline biting tip deliver a direct, unobstructed approach to posterior spinal elements and other superficial bone targets. The relatively compact 5x10 mm jaw balances bite capacity and tip visibility, allowing the surgeon to remove bone in controlled increments while maintaining tactile feedback. Straight geometry is beneficial in narrow surgical corridors and when a direct working axis is preferred over angled access.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: rongeur for bone/lamina removal
- Pattern/model: Ferris-Smith-Cushing Lami-Rong
- Configuration: straight
- Jaw size: 5x10 mm biting tip
- Primary uses: laminectomy, spinal decompression, neurosurgical bone nibbling
- Construction: stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-formed biting jaws to preserve cutting geometry through repeated use. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization and finished to resist corrosion and facilitate cleaning.
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