Cushing Laminectomy Rongeur, 2 x 10 mm, Bayonet-Shaped

Description

Cushing Laminectomy Rongeur, 2 x 10 mm, Bayonet-Shaped

The Cushing bayonet rongeur is a fine laminectomy rongeur with a bayonet-shaped shaft. Surgeons use it to remove disc material and small pieces of bone, especially under the microscope.

Why a bayonet shape

A bayonet shaft offsets the hand from the line of sight. Therefore, the surgeon can look down the working channel while the hand stays to one side. That helps greatly in microscope-assisted spinal surgery.

Options offered

We sell the Cushing bayonet rongeur in 12, 15 and 17 cm lengths. Each length comes with a straight jaw, a 45-degree up jaw or a 45-degree down jaw. All versions have a 2 x 10 mm bite, which gives nine options in total.

In microsurgical spine work

For instance, during a microdiscectomy the straight version clears fragments directly ahead. Meanwhile, the angled jaws reach above and below the tip. So, the surgeon can finish the disc space without changing the view.

Making your choice

First, consider whether you work under the microscope often. If so, the bayonet form may suit you better than a straight shaft. Next, choose lengths and angles to match your usual depth.

Caring for your Cushing bayonet rongeur

Rinse the jaw right after surgery, before debris hardens. Then brush the joint and along the bayonet bend. Dry it thoroughly and sterilize it in a tray that protects the tip.

Cushing bayonet rongeur specifications

• Bayonet-shaped shaft
• Lengths: 12, 15 or 17 cm
• Jaw: straight, 45° up or 45° down; bite 2 x 10 mm
• Stainless steel

Ordering the bayonet version

Buy with the reassurance of a three-year warranty that covers workmanship flaws. We handle and test every jaw at our Atlanta premises before it ships. Try the FAQ knowledge page for answers about orders. For surgical steel, the reference we use is ASTM F899. Where a straight shaft suits you better, see the Cushing laminectomy rongeur. The complete list is in our neurosurgery range online.

For professional use only. Learn why photos may vary and why nickel is present in the steel on our care and sterilization notes. Our returns info explains the return process.