Cloward Laminectomy Rongeur Shaft

Description

Cloward Laminectomy Rongeur Shaft

The Cloward laminectomy rongeur bites away bone and ligament from the spine. Surgeons also use it to remove lamina, trim bony edges and clear disc material during decompression.

A rongeur for spinal decompression

Laminectomy removes bone in stages. So, a rongeur with a solid bite lets the surgeon take controlled pieces each time. For that reason, this pattern suits moderate bone removal close to the canal.

Three jaw directions

We sell the Cloward laminectomy rongeur with a straight, upward or downward jaw. All three share a 15 cm shaft and a 6 x 10 mm bite. Meanwhile, the upward and downward versions reach above or below the line of approach.

Where it fits in a laminectomy

For example, the surgeon might use the straight version to remove bone directly ahead. Then the angled versions can clean up under the lamina edges. Meanwhile, finer rongeurs may handle the last margins near the nerve roots.

Choosing a jaw direction

First, think about the parts of the canal you reach most often. If you want flexibility, the upward and downward pair covers both edges. In contrast, a single straight version suits general bone removal.

Caring for your Cloward laminectomy rongeur

Flush bone and tissue out of the jaw immediately after use. Next, scrub the hinge and the shaft with a small brush. Finally, dry completely and sterilize it according to your department.

Cloward laminectomy rongeur specifications

• Jaw: straight, upward or downward
• Bite: 6 x 10 mm
• Shaft length: 15 cm
• Stainless steel

Ordering this Cloward rongeur

If a workmanship fault turns up, this rongeur is still under our three-year warranty. Each jaw also gets a bite test by hand at our Atlanta address before shipment. Take a look at the support FAQs for payment options. We rely on ASTM F899 as the published benchmark for surgical steel. For the same step with a bayonet shape, compare the Cushing bayonet rongeur. You can view more in the neurosurgery department list.

For professional use only. What our photographs show, and why nickel belongs in stainless steel, is covered in the care and sterilization overview. Transit details sit on our shipping overview.