TUDOR EDWARD Rib Shear D/A double ang. 23.5cm

Clinical Application

Double-angled rib shears are used to transect and resect ribs and costal segments during thoracic procedures where precise bone division is required. Common indications include thoracotomy exposure, chest wall tumor resection, rib shortening for deformity correction, trauma-related rib resection, and procedures requiring controlled removal of rib segments to improve access to intrathoracic structures. The instrument is designed to deliver controlled, straight cuts through cortical bone with minimal collateral soft-tissue disruption when used in conjunction with standard thoracic technique.

Design & Configuration

The double-angled geometry places the cutting jaws offset from the instrument shaft to improve access in confined thoracic spaces and allow the surgeon to approach the rib at an ergonomically favorable angle. The angled shaft and jaws permit flush cuts close to the chest wall and help maintain a clear line of sight while minimizing hand contortions in deep or narrow operative fields. The 23.5 cm length balances reach and control for both superficial and moderately deep rib work.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Rib shear
• Model / pattern: Tudor Edward double-angled
• Configuration: D/A (double-angled) jaws
• Overall length: 23.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Shearing blades configured for rib transection
• Typical use: Rib transection and resection in thoracic and chest wall surgery
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide the strength necessary for bone transection while maintaining resistance to corrosion and wear. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard sterilization processes for reusable stainless-steel surgical instruments.

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