Adson Periosteal Elevator
Also known as: Adson periosteal raspatory
A round-nosed Adson-pattern elevator used in neurosurgery to lift periosteum and to pry up or position a bone flap; straight or curved.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Adson Periosteal Elevator
The Adson periosteal elevator is registered under the neurosurgical bone flap elevator category: a hand instrument with a robust, round-nosed, dull blade, used to pry up, lift and position a bone flap during surgery on the skull. Its name also marks it as a periosteal elevator for separating periosteum from bone.
Manufacturer listings include curved and straight shafts and blunt or semi-sharp blade edges, so one pattern name covers several working-end configurations.
Blade width, shaft curve and edge finish should all be specified, since they differ between versions and makers.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Craniotomy (bone flap elevation)
- Periosteal elevation
Variations, sizes & configurations
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Delicate
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexamed | Adson Periosteal Elevator 17cm | CI.0640.04 | 17cm | Official site ↗ |
| Hexamed | Adson Periosteal Elevator 17cm | CI.0640.03 | 17cm | Official site ↗ |
| Hexamed | Adson Periosteal Elevator 17cm | CI.0640.02 | 17cm | Official site ↗ |
| Hexamed | Adson Periosteal Elevator 17cm | CI.0640.01 | 17cm | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Adson Periosteal Elevator 5mm – Neuro Surgical Instrument (RI-1-1080) | RI-1-1080 | #8211, 5mm | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Adson Periosteal Elevator 7mm – Neuro Surgical Instrument (RI-1-1080) | RI-1-1080 | #8211, 7mm | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Adson Periosteal Raspatory Elevator (RI-S-4833) | RI-S-4833 | Official site ↗ |
7 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
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Questions about the Adson Periosteal Elevator
What is an Adson Periosteal Elevator used for?
A round-nosed Adson-pattern elevator used in neurosurgery to lift periosteum and to pry up or position a bone flap; straight or curved.
What other names is the Adson Periosteal Elevator known by?
The Adson Periosteal Elevator is also known as Adson periosteal raspatory.
Which configurations of the Adson Periosteal Elevator are documented?
This guide records these variations, jaw, tip or blade: Delicate. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Adson Periosteal Elevator?
7 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Hexamed (4) and Rigor Instruments (3). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Adson Periosteal Elevator?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Adson Periosteal Elevator include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Adson Periosteal Elevator?
Other elevators in this directory include Cobb Spinal Elevator, Farabeuf Rugine, Freer Elevator and MacDonald Elevator. See all elevators.
What should I check when sourcing elevators?
- Pattern and size: compare the shape and width of the working end and the handle with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Adson Periosteal Elevator this page records Delicate tips.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/neuro-surgical-instruments/adson-periosteal-elevator-7mm-neuro-surgical-instrument-ri-1-1080/
- rigorinstruments.com/neuro-surgical-instruments/adson-periosteal-elevator-5mm-neuro-surgical-instrument-ri-1-1080/
- rigorinstruments.com/general-surgical-instruments/adson-periosteal-raspatory-elevator-17-cm-ri-s-4833/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10381780386278
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10381780386292
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10381780222262
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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