Lebsche Sternum Chisel 24.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled, percussive bone cutting for sternal division, this instrument is used during median sternotomy, sternal resection, and other procedures requiring precise separation of the sternum. It is suited for primary and repeat sternotomy where tactile control of sternal entry is required, and for finishing or extending cuts created by saws in confined anatomy.

Design & Configuration

The elongated 24.5 cm shaft provides reach and leverage required in the mediastinal field while keeping the surgeon's hands clear of the immediate operative site. The chisel-style cutting edge concentrates percussive force into a controlled plane, enabling deliberate advancement through cortical bone when used with a mallet or guarded strikes. A straight geometry facilitates predictable blade orientation during sternotomy and when creating sternal wedges or osteotomy planes.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Sternum chisel
• Pattern / model: Lebsche
• Configuration: Straight chisel with elongated shaft for percussive use
• Length or size: 24.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Chisel tip (flat cutting edge)
• Typical surgical use: Controlled sternal division during median sternotomy and sternal resections
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from corrosion‑resistant surgical‑grade stainless steel with a precision ground cutting edge to preserve sharpness and facilitate predictable bone engagement. The construction supports repeated sterilization and routine OR reprocessing protocols.

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