Ruskin Rongeur - Slightly Curved Veterinary Bone Rongeur

BA048 Ruskin Rongeur - Slightly Curved Veterinary Bone Rongeur

The BA048 Ruskin Rongeur is a veterinary orthopaedic instrument with a slightly curved jaw designed for controlled bone and tissue preparation in selected surgical procedures. The curved jaw profile can help the operator approach the intended area while maintaining a familiar rongeur-style hand position.

Two configurations are available. Model BA0480102 has a 2 mm jaw width, while model BA0480203 has a 3 mm jaw width. Both variants have an overall length of 160 mm. The two jaw-width options help veterinary professionals choose a configuration that matches the available working space and the amount of tissue or bone requiring removal.

Rongeurs are commonly selected in orthopaedic surgery when small amounts of bone, cartilage or fibrous tissue need to be removed or trimmed as part of a planned surgical technique. The exact use of this instrument depends on the patient's anatomy, the surgical approach and the veterinarian's assessment. BA048 should be used only by trained veterinary professionals following the applicable instructions for use.

The slightly curved profile is the key common feature of the BA048 variants. The 2 mm option provides a narrower bite, while the 3 mm option provides a wider bite. The supplied information does not confirm the jaw opening, cutting capacity, material, coating, spring configuration, sterilization requirements or reusable status. Those details should be verified from the current technical documentation before publication or clinical use.

Confirmed specifications:

• Instrument type: Ruskin Rongeur
• BA0480102: slightly curved, 2 mm jaw width, 160 mm overall length
• BA0480203: slightly curved, 3 mm jaw width, 160 mm overall length
• Application category: veterinary general orthopaedic instrument

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the BA048 Ruskin Rongeur used for?

It is a veterinary orthopaedic rongeur for controlled removal or trimming of selected small amounts of bone, cartilage or fibrous tissue when required by the surgical technique.

2. What is the difference between BA0480102 and BA0480203?

BA0480102 has a 2 mm slightly curved jaw, while BA0480203 has a 3 mm slightly curved jaw. Both instruments are 160 mm long.

3. Are the 2 mm and 3 mm values the blade thickness?

The supplied specification identifies these values as the curved 2 mm and curved 3 mm configurations. They are presented here as jaw width or bite width. Blade thickness has not been confirmed.

4. Why choose the slightly curved configuration?

A slightly curved jaw can help the operator approach selected areas of the surgical site. The appropriate instrument depends on the anatomy, access requirements and planned procedure.

5. Is BA048 suitable for every animal or every orthopaedic procedure?

No universal indication is assigned here. The veterinarian should select the instrument according to the patient, anatomy, surgical approach and current instructions for use.

6. Is the BA048 Ruskin Rongeur sterile or reusable?

Sterile status and reusable status are not confirmed by the supplied image or specifications. Confirm cleaning, inspection and sterilization requirements in the manufacturer's documentation.

7. What is the overall length of both models?

Both BA0480102 and BA0480203 have a confirmed overall length of 160 mm.