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OEM Replacement Spring Sets

OEM replacement spring, bolt, and firing-pin sets that restore proper tension and action in Kerrison, Leksell, and pituitary rongeurs, plus purpose-fit screwdrivers for reassembly.

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  • BrandWiggins Medical
  • Catalogue no.08-17-01RS, 08-17-02RS, 08-17-03RS, 08-17-04RS, 08-17-05RS, 08-17-06RS, 08-17-07RS, 08-18-08RS, 08-17-09RS, 08-17-10RS, ScrewdriverP, ScrewdriverK, 52-162, 52-182, 52-212, 52-616, 52-610, 52-242, 52-262, 52-741, 52-742, 52-762
  • Options08-17-03RS: spring set for Leksell Rongeurs
  • AvailabilityDistributed in Canada by EB MED CO

Repeated reprocessing wears down the spring tension that gives a rongeur its predictable bite. This line of OEM replacement components is manufactured to match original ACE Medical and Wiggins Medical specifications, restoring correct tension and cutting action rather than requiring full instrument replacement.

A distinguishing feature of these parts is their ball-and-cup spring geometry, which seats like a socket and can be tension-adjusted by bending the cup spring along a finger. This differs from the common fork-style spring found in many generic replacements, which can catch and tear a surgeon’s glove. Bending should always be applied to the cup, never directly against the screw head, to avoid fatigue and premature failure.

Routine inspection at each reprocessing cycle is recommended, with a full inspection and likely replacement every six to nine months under high-volume use, to keep instrument feel consistent case to case.

Part Numbers

Part number Fits
08-17-01RS External Kerrison spring for ACE Kerrison Rongeur models 52-162, 52-182, 52-212, 52-616, 52-610
08-17-02RS Spring set for Spurling Large Handle Kerrison Rongeurs, models 52-242 and 52-262
08-17-03RS Spring set for Leksell Rongeurs
08-17-04RS Firing pin spring set for ACE take-apart Kerrison Rongeurs, models 52-741, 52-742, 52-762
08-17-05RS Two-piece bolt set for ACE pituitary rongeurs
08-17-06RS Two-piece gold bolt set for ACE ultra-thin and fine footplate Kerrison Rongeurs
08-17-07RS Two-piece silver bolt set for ACE thin and standard footplate Kerrison Rongeurs
08-18-08RS Firing pin and spring set for ACE rotating Click X Kerrison Rongeurs
08-17-09RS Knurled driver pin and spring for rotating Kerrison Rongeurs
08-17-10RS Replacement set for Leksell Rongeurs
ScrewdriverP Proprietary beveled-tip screwdriver sized for pituitary rongeur screws
ScrewdriverK Proprietary beveled-tip screwdriver sized for Kerrison rongeur spring screws
  • Autoclavable and compatible with standard sterilization processes

These OEM replacement spring and bolt sets are available to Canadian hospitals and sterile processing departments through EB MED CO.