Surgical Stille-Liston Bone Cutting Rongeur Forceps – 11-1331-27

8. NextEdge Surgical SKU 11-1331-27, Bone File / Rasp
After a bone cut has been completed, the remaining surface may still require refinement. The
NextEdge Surgical 11-1331-27 Bone File / Rasp is intended for that finishing stage, allowing the
surgeon to smooth rough edges, reduce irregular projections, and refine bone contours through
controlled filing strokes.

Unlike cutting forceps or chisels, a file removes smaller amounts of material through repeated
contact with its textured working surface. This makes it useful when the goal is gradual contour
adjustment rather than substantial bone removal.

The instrument offers several practical advantages:

●​ Cutting file surface: The textured teeth engage uneven bone and help level prominent
areas through repeated strokes.
●​ Controlled rasping action: The surgeon can progressively refine a surface instead of
removing a large amount of bone in one movement.
●​ Stable handle: A firm grip supports deliberate forward or pull strokes while maintaining
control of the working end.
●​ Tapered working profile: The narrowing configuration can help reach margins and
spaces where a broader file may be difficult to position.

The 11-1331-27 can support bone contouring after osteotomy, resection, revision, or other
procedures where sharp or irregular margins require attention. It also provides a useful manual
finishing option when tactile assessment of the surface is important.

For orthopedic and trauma facilities, this instrument complements cutting and shaping sets of bone surgery instruments by addressing the refinement stage of
bone preparation.

Add this bone file to your surgical inventory.