Schumacher/Sauerbruch Sternam Shear 21cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled manual division of the sternum and adjacent costal cartilage, this shear is used in median sternotomy and other thoracic procedures where precise, forceful cutting is required. It is suitable for trimming or completing osteotomies and for controlled work around the manubrium and sternal body when power instruments are not indicated or as an adjunct to saw-based techniques.

Design & Configuration

The scissor-style ring handles provide ergonomic two-handed control and leverage, allowing the operator to apply focused cutting force with tactile feedback. The 21 cm shaft length balances reach and control within the thoracic cavity, enabling access to the midline sternum while maintaining hand clearance. Robust blade geometry concentrates force along the cutting edge to efficiently divide bone and cartilage with minimal lateral deformation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Sternal shear for manual bone/cartilage division
• Model: Schumacher/Sauerbruch Sternam Shear
• Configuration: Ring-handle, scissor-style manual shear
• Overall length: 21 cm
• Tip/jaw: Heavy-duty scissor blades optimized for bone and cartilage
• Typical use: Median sternotomy, thoracic and cardiac procedures
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and provide long service life. The instrument is intended for reusable clinical use and is shaped and finished to allow thorough cleaning and sterilization in standard hospital processing workflows.

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