Lempert Bone Rongeur, 15.5cm, Single Action — Overview

The Lempert Bone Rongeur (S27-199-15) is a 15.5cm single-action rongeur with a 3mm bite, offering a lighter, more direct-feel alternative to the double-action Beyer rongeur elsewhere in this range, named for Julius Lempert, an influential figure in otologic and skull-base surgical instrumentation.

Single-Action vs. Double-Action

Where a double-action rongeur like the Beyer uses a compound lever mechanism to multiply cutting force, a single-action rongeur like the Lempert transmits force more directly from handle to jaw, giving the surgeon a more immediate, tactile feel for the bone being cut — often preferred for finer, more controlled work in smaller bone structures where the extra mechanical advantage of a double-action design isn't necessary.

3mm Bite

The fine 3mm bite size suits precise, incremental bone removal, consistent with the Lempert pattern's historical use in fine bone work.

Clinical Use

This rongeur is used in maxillofacial surgery for fine, controlled bone removal where a direct-feel single-action mechanism is preferred over the added leverage of a double-action design.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with hardened, precisely ground cutting jaws.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable. The cutting jaws should be inspected before each use for dulling or damage.

Ordering

The Lempert Bone Rongeur, 15.5cm, Single Action, SKU S27-199-15, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.