Rib Shears 7.5 inch

Technical Specifications of Rib Shears 7.5 inch

This stainless steel instrument features a double-action spring handle, a matte/satin finish, and an overall length of 7.5 in. It is autoclavable and supplied as a single piece.

Surgical Applications of Rib Shears 7.5 inch

This device facilitates chest wall access by dividing ribs and costal cartilage to establish operative exposure during open thoracic procedures. It also supports edge management and segment sizing when preparing small bone or cartilage pieces for grafting or reconstructive tasks.

Common Applications

• Dividing a selected rib to support chest wall exposure during open access.
• Trimming rib edges after osteotomy for localized edge management around retractors and instrumentation.
• Removing small rib segments to prepare bone or cartilage material for graft harvesting.
• Shaping or shortening costal cartilage to meet reconstructive dimensional requirements.
• Smoothing or excising focal bony spicules along cut surfaces to address potential interference with closure or instrument passage.