Roettgen-Ruskin Bone Rongeur Forceps

Description

Roettgen-Ruskin Bone Rongeur Forceps

The Roettgen-Ruskin bone rongeur removes bone in small, controlled bites. Neurosurgeons pick it for cranial and spinal cases that need extra reach.

What it does

Each squeeze of the handles closes the jaws on a piece of bone. Then the surgeon lifts the fragment out. So bone removal stays gradual and predictable.

Length

We list the Roettgen-Ruskin at 23 cm. Some catalogs quote about 24 cm for this pattern, so expect a small difference. For jaw sizes, ask us and we will check.

Where it helps

Its length suits deeper wounds, for example in spinal work or at the skull base. Surgeons also use it to trim larger bone edges after a craniotomy. Meanwhile, shorter rongeurs handle the shallow areas.

Building a rongeur set

Most sets hold rongeurs of several lengths. For instance, an 18 cm, a 20 cm and this 23 cm model cover most depths. Tell us what you own, and we will point out gaps.

Caring for your Roettgen-Ruskin bone rongeur

Remove bone fragments from the jaws before they dry. Then clean the hinge and jaws with a brush under running water and detergent. Dry thoroughly, lubricate the joint and sterilize it.

Roettgen-Ruskin bone rongeur specifications

• Listed at 23 cm (about 24 cm in some catalogs)
• Roettgen-Ruskin bone forceps
• Stainless steel

Ordering this rongeur

We back this rongeur with our three-year warranty against faulty workmanship. We inspect it by hand at our Atlanta facility before dispatch. See our FAQs page for order details. The steel standard we follow is ASTM F899, which covers surgical instruments. For a shorter pattern, see the Olivecrona bone rongeur forceps. You can also scan our whole neurosurgery offering.

Professional use only. Read the care guide to see why photos may vary and how nickel sits in stainless alloys. Also check the refund page.