Stille Bone Rongeur Forceps

Description

Stille Bone Rongeur Forceps

The Stille bone rongeur is a strong, 23 cm nibbling forceps. Its cupped jaws remove bone in small bites and leave a smooth, rounded edge.

The Stille family

Albert Stille founded a well-known instrument tradition, and many heavy bone tools carry the name. This rongeur shares that robust feel. Therefore it suits firm cortical bone as well as softer cancellous areas.

How a rongeur differs from a cutter

A bone cutter divides bone with sharp, meeting edges. By contrast, a rongeur scoops small bites with cupped jaws. So it shapes bone rather than splitting it.

Who uses the Stille bone rongeur

Orthopedic and spine surgeons trim spurs and bone ends. Also, thoracic surgeons tidy rib edges after resection. In addition, it helps remove bone around old plates during revision.

Single action, strong build

Unlike the Stille-Luer, this version works through a single pivot. However, its sturdy jaws and long handles still deliver plenty of force. As a result, it handles most routine trimming without the bulk of a compound rongeur.

A tray workhorse

Because it does so many small jobs well, the Stille rongeur rarely sits idle. Moreover, its 23 cm length suits both superficial and moderately deep work.

Stille bone rongeur details

• 23 cm long
• Cupped nibbling jaws
• Robust Stille build
• Supplied non-sterile

After the case

Pick bone chips out of the cups with a soft brush before they harden. Next, run the rongeur through an ultrasonic cleaner if your department uses one. Finally, oil the pivot sparingly and test the spring.

Warranty and checks

If each rongeur shows a factory problem, you keep three years against manufacturing defects. A staff member in Atlanta goes over the Stille pattern closely prior to packing. For a next step, explore our Stille-Luer rongeur. Matching options are in the orthopedic range. Our help page explains typical order queries. Many hospitals stock an extra rongeur to cover reprocessing time. We are glad to advise on choices on request. FDA records list ASTM F899 for instrument-grade stainless.

Clinical use by professionals. Visit our delivery page for lead times. Listing photos may show a sibling size. Also, stainless steel contains nickel; consult our cleaning guide for more.