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Powered & Orthopedic
Bone Rongeur (Double-Action)
A heavy double-action instrument with sharp cupped jaws used to cut and remove bone and cartilage.
🩺 Common Uses
Trimming/removing bone and cartilage.
♨️ Sterilization Method
Steam, wrapped, 270–275°F (132–135°C).
🧱 Material
Stainless steel.
📋 Handling & Processing Notes
Clean spring and joints; debris and bone fragments lodge in the box-lock. Inspect cutting edges and spring action.
💡 Always defer to the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for validated cleaning and sterilization parameters — they take precedence over general guidance.