Spurling kerrison rongeur working length 150mm, thin footplate angled down 90º 4.0mm bite 15.0mm opening large handle

Controlled Access for Bone Removal in General and Neurosurgical Workflows

The Spurling Kerrison rongeur is a hand-held surgical instrument used to remove small portions of bone and create or refine access during operative work. Its 150mm working length supports reach into deeper fields, while the extra-thin footplate and 90° downward angle help position the bite at the intended site. A 4mm bite provides a defined working profile for controlled nibbling, and the angled shape can assist access where a straight instrument is less convenient. Suitable for applications across General Surgery and Neurosurgery, this rongeur supports deliberate handling and efficient instrument control during bone-removal tasks.

Use Cases

• Remove small portions of bone during General Surgery procedures where a Kerrison-style rongeur is appropriate.
• Support bone removal and access refinement in Neurosurgery workflows requiring a downward-angled instrument profile.
• Use the 90° downward orientation to approach target areas from a suitable angle within the operative field.
• Apply the 4mm bite for controlled, incremental rongeur work rather than broad tissue or bone removal.
• Use the 150mm working length when additional reach is useful for work in deeper surgical fields.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the rongeur according to the facility's validated protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the footplate, bite, angled working end, and handle before and after use for visible damage, distortion, or impaired movement.
• Handle the extra-thin footplate carefully to avoid contact with other instruments or surfaces that could deform the working end.
• Store the instrument in a manner that protects the bite and footplate from impact or compression.

General use; follow facility protocols.