Haight Periosteal Elevator

Rib Raspatory double-ended, 11-3/8" (29.0 cm) Davidson-Alexander Rib Raspatory is commonly utilized in some cardiothoracic procedures. It features two scoop shaped heads, one small and one large, on opposing ends of the instrument. This raspatory can be useful in procedures where surgical approaches require entry through regions where it is necessary to go through the ribs or to enlarge certain openings to allow easier access to the surgical field.

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.

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.

Rib Stripper 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) Matson Rib Raspatory is ideally used in some cardiothoracic surgical procedures where is it necessary to strip the rib bones. The matson raspatory is a double-ended multi-purpose tool. One end is slightly C-shaped and allows for a wider stripping surface while the other end is slightly narrower and can be used for elevation purposes. The double-headed nature of this instrument makes it a highly versatile and multi-functional tool in the operating room.