Liston Bone Cutting Forceps

Description

Liston Bone Cutting Forceps

Liston bone cutting forceps are the classic single-action cutter for bone. Two sharp jaws meet edge to edge and snip through ribs and small to medium bones.

A classic action

Robert Liston was famous for speed and skill in the operating room. In addition, these forceps carry the name and the simple, direct action of that era. The handles act as long levers, so the jaws close with real force.

Many lengths

Straight versions come at 15, 17, 19 and 23 cm. Curved versions come at 15, 17, 19, 22 and 23 cm. Therefore you can match the reach and angle to each bone.

Straight or curved Liston bone cutting forceps

Straight jaws cut in line with the handles, which suits open, flat access. By contrast, curved jaws reach around a bone or into a recess. Also, many trays hold one of each.

Who uses them

Orthopedic surgeons trim bone ends and fragments. Additionally, thoracic surgeons cut ribs. Meanwhile, hand and foot surgeons use the shorter lengths on small bones.

Building a Liston set

Most general trays need just one or two Liston cutters. For example, a 17 cm straight and a 19 cm curved pair covers many cases. Later, the longer 22 and 23 cm models extend reach for larger bones.

Liston bone cutting forceps options

• Straight: 15, 17, 19 and 23 cm
• Curved: 15, 17, 19, 22 and 23 cm
• Single-action cutting jaws
• Supplied non-sterile

Joint and jaw care

Open the forceps fully and brush the box joint, where bone dust gathers. Dry it, then add a drop of instrument lubricant to the joint. Confirm that both jaws close evenly along their length.

Purchase essentials

If each Liston cutter turns up with a factory defect, the buyer has three years against manufacturing defects. Any cutter gets a personal examination by our Atlanta team before we post it. Steel for surgical tools meets a public standard, ASTM F899. We also check stock by email. A spare cutter in stores saves a cancelled case. Visit the entire orthopedic range for more. For a companion tool, try the Stille-Liston double-action cutter. The questions page explains most buying questions.

For surgical teams only. Returns follow our refund terms. Page images show a typical piece, while nickel is part of the alloy; consult our sterilization page.