Friedman Bone Rongeur
Also known as: Mini Friedman rongeur, Micro Friedman rongeur
Small, light rongeur with delicate jaws, used to trim and smooth bone in oral, hand and other fine bone surgery; mini and micro versions exist.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Friedman Bone Rongeur
The Friedman rongeur is a small, lightweight rongeur with delicate, sharp-edged cup jaws. It is widely supplied by dental instrument companies, where registry entries classify it as a dental rongeur: an instrument used to remove sharp edges of the alveolar bone after tooth extraction.
Surgical instrument makers also list Friedman rongeurs under orthopaedic rongeurs, and the pattern is offered in straight and curved jaws. Miniature and micro versions with very small bites are available for microsurgical and hand work, where only tiny amounts of bone are removed at a time.
The pattern is chosen for control and fine bone shaping rather than heavy cutting. Jaw size and length vary considerably between standard, mini and micro models and between manufacturers.
Product reference: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Smoothing alveolar bone after tooth extraction
- Fine bone trimming in hand surgery
- Microsurgical bone work (micro versions)
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
- Straight
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Delicate
- Fine
Lengths
- 14cm
- 15cm
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue specifications (Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments)
- Friedman Mini Bone Rongeur 14 cm, Delicate Jaw 2mm bite
- Friedman Bone Rongeur Delicate Jaw, Curved, 4x10mm bite14cm
- Mini-Friedman Ultra-Fine Microsurgical Rongeur with 1.1mm Bite, Curved, 15cm long
- Mini-Friedman Ultra-Fine Microsurgical Rongeur with 1.1mm Bite, Straight, 15cm long
As published in the brand’s online catalogue. View official product ↗
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Friedman Bone Rongeur | ASSI.ATK76626 | 14 cm · 2mm bite · Delicate Jaw, 2mm bite | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Friedman Bone Rongeur | ASSI.MTK2460514 | 14cm · 10mm bite · Delicate Jaw | Official site ↗ |
| Hexamed | Friedman Bone Rongeur 14cm | 14cm | Official site ↗ | |
| Hexamed | Friedman Mini Bone Rongeur cvd 12cm | 12cm | Official site ↗ | |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Micro Friedman Bone Rongeur 15cm 30° Curved | LD5-105 | 15cm | Official site ↗ |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Micro Friedman Bone Rongeur 15cm 90° Curved | LD5-106 | 15cm | Official site ↗ |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Micro Friedman Bone Rongeur La-Grange Bending 15cm | LD5-104 | 15cm | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Friedman Bone Rongeur | 40-3190 | 5-1/2" / 140 mm · 15mm jaw length, 2mm jaw tip · curved, blunt | Official site ↗ |
| Sklar Surgical Instruments | Sklar® Friedman Bone Rongeur | 40-3192 | 6-1/2" / 165 mm · curved, blunt | Official site ↗ |
9 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
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments
Westbury, United States
New York supplier of surgical instruments for many specialties, with offices on both US coasts.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
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Questions about the Friedman Bone Rongeur
What is a Friedman Bone Rongeur used for?
Small, light rongeur with delicate jaws, used to trim and smooth bone in oral, hand and other fine bone surgery; mini and micro versions exist.
What other names is the Friedman Bone Rongeur known by?
The Friedman Bone Rongeur is also known as Mini Friedman rongeur, Micro Friedman rongeur.
What lengths and sizes is the Friedman Bone Rongeur listed in?
Lengths recorded from the sources for this guide: 14 cm and 15 cm. Ranges differ between manufacturers, so confirm the exact size in the catalogue you order from.
Which configurations of the Friedman Bone Rongeur are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved and Straight; jaw, tip or blade: Delicate and Fine. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Friedman Bone Rongeur?
9 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Lenox Surgical Instruments (3), Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (2), Hexamed (2) and Sklar Surgical Instruments (2). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Friedman Bone Rongeur?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Friedman Bone Rongeur include Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Friedman Bone Rongeur?
Other rongeurs in this directory include Beyer Rongeur, Blumenthal Bone Rongeur, Bohler Rongeur and Cushing Disc Rongeur. See all rongeurs.
What should I check when sourcing rongeurs?
- Pattern and size: compare the bite size, the jaw angle and the shaft length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Friedman Bone Rongeur this page records lengths of 14 cm and 15 cm, Curved and Straight shapes and Delicate and Fine 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
- accuratesurgical.com/hand-surgery-bone-rongeurs/friedman-bone-rongeur/
- accuratesurgical.com/hand-surgery-bone-rongeurs/friedman-bone-rongeur-2/
- accuratesurgical.com/hand-surgery-bone-rongeurs/mini-friedman-ultra-fine-rongeurs-2/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10889950022204
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10889950022273
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00192896053786
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/G2239100244020
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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