Bethune Bone and Rib Shear

Description

Bethune Bone and Rib Shear

The Bethune rib shear cuts through ribs and bone during chest surgery. At 33 to 34 cm long, it gives leverage and reach.

Cutting ribs

Some thoracic approaches require removing or dividing a rib. So surgeons use a shear to cut through the bone in a controlled way. Also, a long shear gives leverage for thick ribs.

Length and leverage

At 33 and 34 cm, this counts as a long instrument. Because of that, it multiplies the force from the surgeon’s grip. Therefore, it cuts through rib with less effort than shorter tools.

Two sizes

The 33 cm and 34 cm versions feel very similar. However, the extra centimeter can add leverage for larger patients. Pick by hand size, preference and the build of your usual patients.

Planning your thoracic tray

Many thoracic sets carry a Bethune rib shear alongside rib spreaders and contractors. For example, the surgeon may cut a rib, then spread the chest. Finally, a rib contractor helps bring the ribs together at the end.

Reprocessing Bethune rib shear

Clean bone fragments from the cutting edges right after use. Next, check the edges for chips or dulling under good light. Protect the blades in storage, and send the shear for sharpening when it starts to tear rather than cut.

Bethune rib shear specifications

• Lengths: 33 and 34 cm
• Bone and rib shear
• For thoracic surgery

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Our FAQs answer common care questions. For background on the steel, see ASTM F899. To close the chest afterward, see our Bailey-Gibbon rib contractor. The rest of our cardiovascular and thoracic instruments is one click away.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.