Schuchardt Rib Shear 17cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled transection of ribs during open thoracic procedures, the instrument enables precise division of costal bone to facilitate access to the pleural space, mediastinum, and other intrathoracic targets. Common uses include thoracotomy, chest wall resection, harvest of rib graft segments, and procedures requiring limited‑field rib removal or shortening. The manual shear action allows tactile feedback in confined operative fields and helps reduce transmission of vibration compared with powered saws.

Design & Configuration

The compact 17 cm length provides improved control and leverage in tight operative corridors typical of thoracic and trauma surgery. The Schuchardt shear configuration features stout, opposable cutting blades sized to bite through cortical bone while allowing the surgeon to maintain precise hand positioning. The hand‑operated action delivers focused cutting force at the blade tips, facilitating deliberate, incremental rib transection and minimizing inadvertent movement of adjacent soft tissue and neurovascular structures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib shear for bone transection
• Pattern / model: Schuchardt
• Configuration: Manual shear with robust opposing blades
• Length: 17 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Stout flat cutting blades for rib transection
• Typical surgical use: Thoracic surgery, chest wall exposure, rib graft harvest
• Material / construction: Medical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical‑grade stainless steel with precision‑finished cutting edges to withstand repeated use and sterilization cycles. The instrument is manufactured for repeated reprocessing and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization practices.

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