Rib Shears - Pollocks

Instrument Overview

Pollocks Rib Shears are heavy-duty, specialized shears primarily used in cardiothoracic and general surgery to safely and cleanly cut through rib bone, often during a thoracotomy or other procedures requiring access to the thoracic cavity. This particular design features a unique jaw configuration typically a sharp cutting edge on one side and a blunt, guiding hook on the other to securely grasp the rib and protect underlying soft tissue (like the pleura and lung) during the cutting action. The high-leverage mechanism ensures an efficient and smooth cut.

• Protective Hook Design: Incorporates a blunt hook on the non-cutting jaw to guide the instrument and prevent damage to surrounding viscera.
• Maximum Leverage: Engineered with a powerful mechanism for shearing dense rib bone with minimal effort.
• Pollocks Pattern: Specific design optimized for secure rib grasping and controlled resection in deep thoracic fields.
• Single Size Offering: Available in the standard extended length required for thoracic procedures.

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