Rib Raspatory

Periosteotome pediatric size, 6" (15.2 cm) Alexander Periosteotome is used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The unique double headed design of this instrument allows it to be multi-functional and useful in a variety of surgical maneuvers. One end is shaped like a small mallet while the other is slightly chisel shaped with a rough ridged surface. This instrument can be used when it is necessary to remove periosteium, the tissue overlying bone which contains all of the nervous and vascular supply. Additionally, this instrument is designed for pediatric use.

Farabeuf Raspatory adult, 8-1/4" (21.0 cm) Alexander Farabeuf Raspatory is ideally used in some cardiothoracic surgeries. The double headed designed makes this a highly versatile tool with one slightly mallet shaped end and another that is chisel shaped. Between the two heads the instrument increases in thickness to form a handle for easy manipulation and it is available in an adult size.

Haight Periosteal Elevator 9-1/4" (23.5 cm) Cameron-Haight Periosteal Elevator is commonly used to elevate layers of soft tissue from the underlying bone. This instrument is ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic procedures for example in thoracic outlet syndrome surgery to protect the vasculature near the first rib. This elevator is double headed with one end featuring a chiseled sharp tip for scraping away near to bone while the opposing end is more rounded and less sharp for more delicate manipulation of soft tissue.

Rib Raspatory double-ended, elevator blade 15.0 mm wide, stripper end 22.0 mm wide, 8-3/4" (22.0 cm) Lebsche Sternal Chisel is an instrument commonly used in cardiothoracic procedures specifically in procedures involving splitting the sternum. This chisel is ideally used in a midline sternotomy where it is necessary to make an incision and create a split down the midline of the sternum. The chisel shaped instrument can be hit with a driving force such as a mallet to generate the power needed to split the bone.