Bone and Rib Shear spring action str 20cm

Clinical Application

Designed to perform controlled shearing of ribs and small bone segments, this instrument is used during thoracic procedures (including chest wall resection and rib trimming), trauma surgery, and selected orthopedic applications where precise bone resection or contouring is required. The straight shearing geometry facilitates flush cuts along the rib shaft and can be used for removal of sharp fragments or trimming bone to prepare a wound bed or surgical field.

Design & Configuration

The straight, spring-action layout provides reliable one-handed operation: the spring opens the jaws after each cut, allowing rapid, repetitive shearing while the surgeon’s other hand remains free for retraction, suction, or instrumentation. The straight blade alignment gives direct access in wounds or chest-wall windows where a curved pattern would impede visualization or force transmission. Robust, closely mating shearing blades concentrate force at the cutting plane for efficient bone transection with controlled hand movements.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: spring-action straight bone and rib shear
• Overall length: 20 cm
• Jaw type: straight shearing blades designed for cutting bone and ribs
• Operation: spring-return for one-handed repetitive use
• Intended use: thoracic, trauma and orthopedic procedures for resection, trimming, and removal of small bone segments
• Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-ground shearing blades to maintain reliable cutting performance over repeated use. The instrument is finished for corrosion resistance and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes. Reusable design supports instrument reprocessing protocols and routine maintenance.

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