Extra Long Rongeur

The Extra Long Rongeur is designed for orthopedic procedures requiring an extended working reach and controlled bone removal. With an overall length of 14" (35.6 cm), the instrument provides additional reach compared with standard-length rongeurs, making it suitable for applications where access to deeper or less accessible surgical areas is required.

The rongeur is available in three jaw configurations, allowing selection according to the desired bite dimensions. The available jaw bites are 5 × 16 mm, 8 × 16 mm, and 12 × 16 mm, while the overall length remains consistent across all configurations.

Key Features

• 14" (35.6 cm) overall length for extended surgical reach
• Available with three different jaw bite configurations
• 5 × 16 mm jaw option for a narrower bite
• 8 × 16 mm jaw option for an intermediate bite
• 12 × 16 mm jaw option for a wider bite
• Designed for controlled bone removal and manipulation
• Extended profile helps provide access to deeper operative areas
• Multiple jaw sizes allow selection based on the required working-end dimensions

Design and Configuration

The Extra Long Rongeur is designed around an elongated instrument profile that provides a 14" (35.6 cm) overall working length. Its available jaw configurations allow the same basic instrument design to be selected with different bite dimensions.

The three configurations are:

5 × 16 mm Jaw

The narrowest available jaw configuration, with a specified 5 × 16 mm jaw bite. This configuration provides a smaller working-end width for applications requiring a more limited bite.

8 × 16 mm Jaw

The intermediate jaw configuration features an 8 × 16 mm jaw bite, providing a larger bite than the 5 × 16 mm version while maintaining the same 14" overall length.

12 × 16 mm Jaw

The widest listed configuration features a 12 × 16 mm jaw bite. It provides the largest specified bite among the available configurations while maintaining the same 14" (35.6 cm) overall length.

Working-End Characteristics

The working end is available in three defined jaw-bite dimensions:

The consistent 16 mm jaw dimension provides a common jaw length across the configurations, while the first dimension changes from 5 mm to 8 mm and 12 mm, providing different bite widths.

Surgical Applications

The Extra Long Rongeur is intended to assist with controlled bone removal and manipulation during orthopedic procedures. Its extended length can be useful when the operative area requires additional instrument reach.

Potential applications include:

• Orthopedic bone removal
• Controlled removal of bone fragments
• Bone trimming and contouring
• Accessing deeper operative areas
• Procedures requiring an extended-length rongeur
• Surgical situations where different jaw bite dimensions are required

The appropriate configuration should be selected according to the procedure, access requirements, and desired jaw dimensions.

Jaw Size Selection

The three jaw configurations provide different working-end dimensions:

• 5 × 16 mm — narrow jaw bite
• 8 × 16 mm — intermediate jaw bite
• 12 × 16 mm — wider jaw bite

This configuration system allows the instrument to be selected according to the required bite width without changing the overall instrument length.

Extended-Length Design

The 14" (35.6 cm) overall length is the defining characteristic of this rongeur. The extended length is intended to provide additional reach compared with shorter instruments, which can be useful when working in deeper surgical fields.

The consistent overall length across all three configurations also makes the jaw-bite dimension the primary selection factor when choosing between the available versions.

Technical Specifications

Handling and Use Considerations

The rongeur should be selected according to the required jaw dimensions and surgical access. Controlled instrument handling is recommended when removing or manipulating bone.

Before use, inspect the working end and operating mechanism to ensure proper function. After use, follow the healthcare facility's established procedures for cleaning, inspection, sterilization, maintenance, and storage of surgical instruments.

FAQs

What is the Extra Long Rongeur used for?

The Extra Long Rongeur is designed to assist with controlled bone removal and manipulation during orthopedic surgical procedures.

What is the overall length?

All three configurations have an overall length of 14" (35.6 cm).

What jaw sizes are available?

The available jaw bites are 5 × 16 mm, 8 × 16 mm, and 12 × 16 mm.

Does the overall length change between configurations?

No. All listed configurations have the same 14" (35.6 cm) overall length.

Which jaw configuration is the narrowest?

The 5 × 16 mm configuration has the smallest listed jaw bite.

Which configuration has the widest jaw bite?

The 12 × 16 mm configuration has the widest listed jaw bite.

Should this be listed as a simple or variable product?

It should be listed as a Variable Product if customers need to select between the three jaw configurations. Use Jaw Bite / Configuration as the variation attribute, with 5 × 16 mm, 8 × 16 mm, and 12 × 16 mm as the options.