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The Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps (PS-9341 through PS-9346) is a German stainless steel pituitary rongeur with cup-shaped grasping jaws, available in six configurations combining 2mm and 3mm cup widths with straight, angled-up, and angled-down jaw orientations, designed for the removal of intervertebral disc material during discectomy and related spinal procedures. This product is closely related to — and very likely represents the complete variant set of — the separately listed Love-Gruenwald Forceps (PS-9337/PS-9338/PS-9339/PS-9340), sharing identical pricing ($33.00), identical cup dimensions (2mm and 3mm, both at 10mm cup length), identical "straight/angled-up/angled-down" terminology, and the same German stainless steel material specification. The four configurations in the companion listing correspond directly to four of the six configurations available here, with this listing additionally providing the 3mm angled-down and 2mm angled-up configurations that complete the full straight/angled-up/angled-down range across both cup widths. Given this near-complete overlap, clinicians and procurement officers should treat this listing and the companion Love-Gruenwald Forceps listing as representing the same underlying instrument family, and should contact Peak Surgicals at info@peaksurgicals.com to confirm which listing reflects current, accurate inventory before ordering, to avoid confusion between the two pages. As a pituitary rongeur, the cup-shaped jaws grasp and extract disc tissue through a closing, scooping action rather than a cutting or shearing action, distinct from bone-biting rongeur patterns such as the Leksell or Kleinert-Kutz designs available elsewhere in the Peak Surgicals range. Manufactured from German stainless steel. CE Mark, ISO 13485, FDA certification. Sold as 1 piece per configuration selected, $33.00.
This listing provides the complete combination of cup widths and jaw orientations available in the Love-Gruenwald pituitary rongeur pattern at Peak Surgicals: two cup widths (2mm and 3mm, both with a 10mm cup length) combined with three jaw orientations (straight, angled up, and angled down), producing six total configurations. The cup width determines the volume of disc material captured with each grasping closure — the narrower 2mm cup (PS-9344, PS-9345, PS-9346) provides finer, more controlled grasping suited to precise, incremental disc material removal close to neural structures, while the wider 3mm cup (PS-9341, PS-9342, PS-9343) captures a larger volume per closure for more efficient bulk removal. The jaw orientation addresses the disc material's position relative to the fixed surgical approach angle: straight jaws (PS-9341, PS-9344) for material directly accessible along the surgical corridor; angled-up jaws (PS-9342, PS-9345) for material positioned superiorly or migrated cranially; and angled-down jaws (PS-9343, PS-9346) for material positioned inferiorly or migrated caudally. A complete discectomy instrument set drawing from this full configuration range allows the surgeon to address the full spectrum of disc material positions and removal precision requirements encountered across lumbar and cervical discectomy procedures.
The cup-jaw design of this instrument operates through a grasping mechanism: the concave cup surfaces close around a volume of disc tissue and withdraw it from the disc space, rather than cutting or shearing through tissue as a bone rongeur's sharp edges would. This grasping mechanism is well suited to the fibrocartilaginous and gelatinous consistency of intervertebral disc material — particularly nucleus pulposus tissue, which is softer and more amenable to grasping removal than firmer annulus fibrosus tissue at the disc periphery. Surgeons performing discectomy use this cup-jaw grasping action to remove the herniated or degenerated disc fragment causing nerve root or spinal cord compression, along with additional disc material as clinically indicated to reduce the risk of recurrent herniation, working systematically through the accessible portions of the disc space using the appropriate jaw orientation and cup width for each stage of the removal.
Peak Surgicals currently lists Love-Gruenwald named instruments across three separate product pages, and procurement clarity benefits from understanding how they relate. The Love-Gruenwald Forceps (PS-9337/PS-9338/PS-9339/PS-9340) provides four of the six cup-jaw configurations available in this listing, using identical "straight/angled-up/angled-down" terminology and identical cup dimensions and pricing — this strongly suggests the two listings represent the same underlying instrument family, with this listing providing the complete six-configuration range. The Love-Gruenwald Intervertebral Disc Rongeurs (PS-9361/PS-9362/PS-9363) uses different "straight/up-cutting/down-cutting" terminology, a different price ($35.20), and a product data table describing the instrument type as "Bone Rongeur" without specifying cup dimensions — this listing may represent either a distinct cutting-jaw variant within the Love-Gruenwald family, or another overlapping listing, and its precise relationship to the cup-jaw pattern described here should also be confirmed with Peak Surgicals. For procurement purposes, this six-configuration Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps listing is the most complete single reference for the cup-jaw Love-Gruenwald pattern currently available on the Peak Surgicals catalog, and is recommended as the primary listing to consult when selecting cup-jaw pituitary rongeur configurations for discectomy instrument sets.
All six configurations of the Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps are manufactured from German stainless steel, providing the structural strength and corrosion resistance required of a reusable instrument used in spinal and neurosurgical procedures, while undergoing repeated steam autoclave sterilization between procedures. The cup jaw inner surfaces, which must maintain a smooth, non-traumatic grasping surface to capture disc tissue without unintended shredding or damage to adjacent structures, should be inspected at each reprocessing cycle for any roughness, deformation, or damage. The hinge mechanism should be checked for smooth, secure pivot action, ensuring symmetric jaw closure that maintains effective cup geometry across all six configurations. Compatible with steam autoclave sterilization at 134°C pre-vacuum parameters, with ultrasonic cleaning recommended before terminal sterilization for thorough removal of tissue debris from the cup jaw and hinge areas. Available in satin, dull, or mirror surface finish.
The Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps (PS-9341 through PS-9346) is manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 13485, governing German stainless steel material sourcing, precision forging and machining of the cup jaw geometry across all six configurations and orientations, dimensional inspection of cup width and angulation, hinge mechanism precision, and packaging. CE Mark certification confirms conformity with European Medical Device Regulation requirements for Class I reusable surgical instruments distributed within EU and associated regulatory territories. FDA compliance documentation is maintained for United States distribution, satisfying regulatory requirements for reusable spinal and neurosurgical instruments procured by US hospitals, neurosurgery and spine surgery practices, and surgical instrument distributors. These certifications satisfy procurement and tender documentation requirements of institutional buyers in the USA, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and across international surgical instrument supply frameworks. Certificates of conformity and quality management system documentation are available on request. OEM manufacturing is available within the same certified manufacturing framework.
| SKU (Storefront) | PS-OT-0968 |
|---|---|
| Model Numbers | PS-9341 / PS-9342 / PS-9343 / PS-9344 / PS-9345 / PS-9346 |
| Product Name | Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps |
| Price | $33.00 USD per piece |
| PS-9341 | Cup size 3mm x 10mm, straight jaws |
| PS-9342 | Cup size 3mm x 10mm, jaws angled up |
| PS-9343 | Cup size 3mm x 10mm, jaws angled down |
| PS-9344 | Cup size 2mm x 10mm, straight jaws |
| PS-9345 | Cup size 2mm x 10mm, jaws angled up |
| PS-9346 | Cup size 2mm x 10mm, jaws angled down |
| Relationship to Love-Gruenwald Forceps (PS-9337-9340) | Very likely the same underlying instrument family — identical price, cup dimensions, and orientation terminology; this listing provides the complete 6-configuration range vs the companion listing's 4 configurations |
| Relationship to Love-Gruenwald Intervertebral Disc Rongeurs (PS-9361-9363) | Uses different "cutting" terminology and price; precise relationship should be confirmed with Peak Surgicals |
| Category | Spinal / Neurosurgical Surgical Instruments — Pituitary Rongeurs / Disc Forceps |
| Instrument Classification | Class I Reusable Surgical Instrument |
| Primary Indications | Discectomy — removal of herniated or degenerated intervertebral disc material; microdiscectomy and minimally invasive spine surgery |
| Clinical Setting | Operating room, spine surgery unit, neurosurgery unit |
| Users | Neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons |
| Material | German Stainless Steel |
| Surface Finish | Satin / Dull / Mirror |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 13485, FDA |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Quantity | 1 Piece per configuration selected |
| Rust Resistance | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| MOQ | 1 Piece |
| OEM / Custom Orders | Available |
| Packing | Carton Box |
| Place of Origin | Pakistan |
| Brand | Peak Surgicals |
| Primary Use | Complete cup-jaw pituitary rongeur range for discectomy — select cup width (2mm or 3mm) and jaw orientation (straight, angled up, or angled down) based on disc material location and removal precision required |
| After-Sale Service | Return and Replacement |
How does this listing relate to the Love-Gruenwald Forceps (PS-9337-9340) listed separately?
This listing and the Love-Gruenwald Forceps share identical pricing ($33.00), identical cup dimensions (2mm and 3mm cup widths at 10mm cup length), and identical "straight/angled-up/angled-down" jaw orientation terminology. The Love-Gruenwald Forceps listing provides four configurations (PS-9337, PS-9338, PS-9339, PS-9340), which correspond directly to four of the six configurations in this listing. This strong overlap indicates the two listings very likely represent the same underlying cup-jaw Love-Gruenwald pituitary rongeur instrument family, with this listing providing the complete six-configuration range across both cup widths and all three jaw orientations. For procurement purposes, this listing can be treated as the more complete reference for the cup-jaw Love-Gruenwald pattern. Contact Peak Surgicals at info@peaksurgicals.com to confirm current accurate inventory and pricing before placing an order, given the overlap between the two product pages.
How does this differ from the Love-Gruenwald Intervertebral Disc Rongeurs (PS-9361-9363) listed separately?
That listing uses "straight/up-cutting/down-cutting" terminology rather than the "straight/angled-up/angled-down" terminology used in this listing, is priced differently ($35.20 versus $33.00 here), and its product data identifies the instrument type as "Bone Rongeur" without specifying cup dimensions. These differences may indicate a genuinely distinct jaw mechanism — potentially a cutting or shearing variant rather than the pure grasping cup-jaw mechanism described in this listing — though this is not fully confirmed in the available product data. If your procedure requires the grasping cup-jaw mechanism specifically, this listing (and its companion Love-Gruenwald Forceps listing) provides confirmed cup dimensions and grasping jaw geometry. Contact Peak Surgicals to clarify the jaw mechanism of the "up-cutting/down-cutting" listing if that distinction is relevant to your procurement decision.
How do I select the appropriate cup width and jaw orientation for a discectomy procedure?
The narrower 2mm cup width (PS-9344, PS-9345, PS-9346) provides finer, more controlled grasping suited to precise, incremental disc material removal, particularly when working close to the nerve root or dura. The wider 3mm cup width (PS-9341, PS-9342, PS-9343) captures a larger volume of disc material per closure, more efficient for bulk removal. The straight orientation (PS-9341, PS-9344) provides direct access along the surgical approach corridor. The angled-up orientation (PS-9342, PS-9345) reaches disc material positioned superiorly or migrated cranially from a herniation site. The angled-down orientation (PS-9343, PS-9346) reaches material positioned inferiorly or migrated caudally. A complete discectomy instrument set typically includes multiple configurations from this range to address the full spectrum of disc material positions and removal precision needs encountered during the procedure.
What sterilization protocol is recommended for this instrument?
The Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps is manufactured from German stainless steel and is fully compatible with steam autoclave sterilization at 134°C pre-vacuum parameters. Ultrasonic cleaning before terminal sterilization is recommended for thorough removal of tissue debris from the cup jaw and hinge areas across all six configurations. At each reprocessing cycle, inspect the cup jaw inner surfaces for smoothness and any deformation that could compromise grasping precision, and check the hinge for smooth, symmetric pivot action.
What certifications does this instrument carry, and are bulk or OEM orders available?
The Love-Gruenwald Pituitary Rongeur Forceps (PS-9341 through PS-9346) is manufactured under an ISO 13485-certified quality management system covering German stainless steel material procurement, precision forging and machining of the cup jaw geometry across all six configurations, and packaging. CE Mark certification confirms conformity with European Medical Device Regulation requirements for Class I reusable surgical instruments. FDA compliance documentation supports United States distribution. Certificates of conformity are available on request for hospital and surgical practice procurement and tender documentation. Bulk orders are accepted with a minimum of 1 piece per configuration, with volume pricing available for hospitals, neurosurgery and spine surgery practices, and surgical instrument distributors — spine surgery units typically order multiple configurations together to build a complete discectomy cup-jaw rongeur set. OEM manufacturing for custom configurations or private-label branding is available within the same ISO 13485-certified framework. Free shipping applies on orders of $99 or more.
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