A Rib Holder and Costotome is a dual-purpose thoracic surgery instrument designed for rib resection procedures, such as thoracoplasty. It functions first as a strong, grasping holder to securely stabilize a rib segment. Integrated into its design is a costotome—a sharp, cutting blade—that can then be advanced to cleanly resect the held portion of the rib. This combination instrument allows for efficient, one-instrument rib removal, improving surgical workflow during procedures for empyema, chest wall tumors, or thoracic outlet syndrome by reducing the need for multiple tools.

Key Features:

  • Combines a strong, ratcheted rib holder with an integrated cutting blade (costotome).

  • Securely grasps a rib segment for stabilization before and during resection.

  • Allows for efficient, controlled rib resection in a single instrument setup.

  • Used in thoracoplasty, chest wall tumor resection, and thoracic outlet decompression.

  • Reduces instrument exchange and improves procedural efficiency.

  • A specialized, powerful tool for cardiothoracic and orthopedic surgeons.

Stabilize and resect ribs efficiently with the integrated design of a Rib Holder and Costotome from Medic Instrument.

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Vehmehren Rib Holder and Costotome

Vehmehren Rib Holder and Costotome

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  • Length: 241mm (9 1/2")
  • Satin Finish Handles
  • Dual Functionality
  • Autoclavable
  • Lifetime Warranty