Description

The Schlesinger Toothed Rongeur is used for grasping and removing intervertebral disc material and soft tissue during spinal and neurosurgical procedures. It has a straight jaw, which gives the instrument a direct working end for reaching the area being treated. The straightforward design makes it useful when a straight approach is preferred during the procedure.

The jaws have fine serrations along the edge. These small teeth help hold onto disc fragments and soft tissue while they are being removed. This can be particularly useful when the material is small and needs to stay in the jaws rather than slipping away during handling.

The rongeur is available in three bite sizes: 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm. The smaller bite can be useful when working with limited amounts of material, while the larger sizes provide a wider opening when more tissue needs to be grasped. Having a few sizes to choose from also makes it easier to select an instrument that suits the procedure and the area being worked on.

There are two shaft lengths available: 15 cm (6″) and 18 cm (7″). The shorter shaft gives a more compact option, while the longer version provides additional reach when working deeper in the operative area. The choice can depend on the surgical approach and the working depth.

It is made from surgical-grade material and is checked during the quality-control process before it is supplied. The instrument is inspected for proper jaw movement, overall finish, and general condition. It is designed for repeated use and can be cleaned and maintained along with other reusable surgical instruments.

With its straight serrated jaw, three bite sizes, and two shaft lengths, the Schlesinger Toothed Rongeur gives surgical teams a few simple configurations to choose from when working with disc material and soft tissue during spinal procedures.