Rib Raspartories & Elevators

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.

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.

Semb Raspatory Overholt Periosteal Elevator is commonly used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures but can also have wide applications because of its highly versatile design. This elevator is used mainly to elevate soft tissue from underlying bone to protect the vasculature and nerves that run in these tissues layers. This instrument is double headed with one flatter pointed head for scraping while the other is a duller, rounded head for gentle handle of delicate tissue. This tool is available in three different models.