Nail & Bone Rasp

5-1/8" (13.0 cm) Bone and Skin Rasp is a unique instrument ideal for use in surgical procedures that require manipulation of bone and other hard tissue surfaces. This rasp features a long, slim handle from which extends a spatula like protrusion that has an alternating pattern of dots on it that makes this surface suited for slight filing. Not as abrasive as a file this rasp can be used for the mild reshaping of bone or more delicate semi-solid tissue layers such as bone to prevent sharp edges from causing damage to other adjacent tissue or vasculature.

single-ended, 2-sided convex & flat blade, 23.0 mm width tapers to 6.0 mm, 11" (28.0 cm) Bone File is a ideally suited for many different surgical procedures. It is specifically designed to be used to file away at bone fragments that are caused by breaks or cuts or on coarse hard tissues in different parts of the body. They can be especially useful in neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures that can involve maneuvering and exploring around many different bony areas such as the skull, long bones and vertebral column. Additionally this file is single sided with a convex and flat blade and a 23.0 mm width that tapers to 6.0 mm.

double-ended, one end plain, other end cross serrated, 5.0 mm wide ends, 7" (17.5 cm) Bone File #12A is a highly versatile file that can be used in surgical procedures that require manipulation of bone. It is ideally suit for some forms of bone reshaping such as a jagged edge that could endanger the tissue areas around it. In procedures such as craniotomies in which delicate brain tissue is being handled this file aids in keeping the bony area around smooth and free of harmful points. Additionally this instrument is double ended with one end plain and the other cross serrated making it a multi functional file.

straight, coarse teeth, 6.5" (16.5 cm) Gallaher Rasp is ideally suited for use in shaping or whittling down bone and other hard tissue. It can aid in prevention of further trauma or injury to soft tissue layers such as brain in craniotomies or to the spinal cord or neurovascular bundles in laminectomies. A unique feature of this rasp is the additional loop affixed to the base of the handle for placement of the thumb for added grip and maneuvering. Additionally this rasp is straight and features coarse teeth.