Lebsche Sternum Chisel, Bone and Rib Shear

Description

Lebsche Sternum Chisel, Bone and Rib Shear

The Lebsche sternum chisel opens the chest by splitting the sternum along its length. The surgeon guides the cutting edge and taps it through the bone with a mallet.

How the chisel works

First, the surgeon seats the cutting edge on the midline of the sternum. Then light, even mallet taps drive it through the bone. So the sternum parts along a controlled line.

Two close lengths

We list this chisel in 24.5 cm and 25 cm. Both give similar reach, so match the one already on your sternotomy tray. Also, a second piece lets one stay ready while the other goes through reprocessing.

A manual option

Many centers now open the sternum with a powered saw. However, a manual chisel needs no power source or battery. As a result, some teams keep a Lebsche sternum chisel on hand as a backup.

Using a mallet safely

Strike squarely on the end with a mallet of suitable weight. Also, keep fingers and retractors clear of the line of each blow. Next, look over the cutting edge for nicks before every case.

Cleaning Lebsche sternum chisel

Wipe bone dust and blood from the edge as soon as the case ends. Then scrub the struck end, since mallet blows can leave small dents that trap debris. Finally, fit an edge guard for storage so the cutting line stays true.

Lebsche sternum chisel specifications

• Lengths: 24.5 and 25 cm
• Sternum chisel driven with a mallet
• Splits the sternum along the midline
• Manual alternative to a sternal saw

Our warranty

Plus, the instrument comes with our three-year warranty against defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. To cut ribs once the chest is open, see our Sauerbruch sternum scissors. Our full range sits in the cardiovascular and thoracic category.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.