Dragon IVD Rongeur – 7¼” (18.4 cm) | 2 × 12 mm Down-Biting | Spinal & Neurosurgical Instrument

Dragon IVD Rongeur – Precision Spinal Discectomy Instrument

The Dragon IVD Rongeur is a specialized surgical tool that spine surgeons and neurosurgeons use for removing the intervertebral disc and bone fragments during discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion procedures. The instrument is designed to provide controlled cutting and grasping force in confined anatomical spaces, ensuring safe access to the disc space and neural structures.

The rongeur features a 7¼” (18.4 cm) shaft that provides excellent reach for deep spinal access while maintaining a slender profile for visibility. The 2 × 12 mm down-biting jaw is specifically shaped to reach over the posterior edge of the vertebral body and bite downward, allowing the surgeon to remove disc material and bone spurs from the ventral aspect of the spinal canal. Furthermore, the double-spring mechanism ensures smooth, controlled recoil, reducing hand fatigue during repeated cutting.

Key Features of the Dragon IVD Rongeur

• 7¼” (18.4 cm) Length: For deep spinal access and optimal leverage.

• 2 × 12 mm Down-Biting Jaw: For precise removal of disc material and bone spurs.

• Double-Spring Mechanism: For smooth, controlled cutting action.

• Finger-Ring Handles: For a secure grip and precise control.

• High-Grade Stainless Steel: Durable, corrosion-resistant, and fully autoclavable.

• Reusable and Autoclavable: For repeated clinical use.

Medical Applications

Surgeons select the Dragon IVD rongeur for spinal decompression procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, and interbody fusion. The down-biting jaw is particularly useful for accessing the disc space and removing herniated disc material from a posterior approach, where an up-biting jaw may not provide adequate access.

Because precise control is critical when working near the spinal cord and nerve roots, the slender shaft and down-biting jaw help the surgeon maintain steady positioning during disc removal. For related spinal instruments, explore our Spinal Instruments or view our Cushing IVD Rongeur.

Durable Stainless Steel Design

Manufacturers construct the instrument from high-grade stainless steel, which resists corrosion and holds up across repeated sterilization cycles. The double-spring mechanism maintains consistent tension over time, ensuring reliable cutting performance. (Learn more about discectomy from Wikipedia).

Handle the instrument carefully to protect the jaw cutting edges, as worn or damaged jaws may fail to cut disc material effectively.

Product Specifications

Ordering Information

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Package Includes:

• 1 x Dragon IVD Rongeur – 7¼”, 2 × 12 mm Down-Biting