Wire & Pin Management Instruments
Berry Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister
tungsten carbide inserts, heavy pattern, 6.0 mm jaws, 7-3/4" (19.5 cm)Ā Berry Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister is a highly versatile instrument that is useful in a vast array of surgical settings. Not only does it serve as a needle holder to aid in suturing during and at the close of surgery but it has other uses as well. The same ability to grip that makes it ideal for use in needle manipulation also makes it ideally suited for twisting wire. Many procedures require the placement of a wire to hold something together or to give some temporary stability while the body heals.
Blunt Jaw Pliers
5-1/2" (14.0 cm)Ā Blunt Jaw Pliers can be used in a variety of surgical procedures that require the insertion and manipulation of wires. This instrument features slightly rounded handles which makes it easy to hold and operate manually and is a traditionally utility poliers with adjustable jaws. The blunt jaws prevent breakage and splintering of the wire and allows for increased pressure to reshape it to the appropriate shape. Wires can be used to approximate fractures or can be inserted through skin and bone to provide traction on the bone.
Boehler Wire & Pin Extractor
Boehler Wire & Pin Extractor can be used in a variety of procedures to manipulate surgical pins and wire. Many orthopedic procedures such as repair of fractures or insertion of support after laminectomy procedures require the use of wire or pin. These added support confer additional stability to the bone and increase the speed of healing while reducing the damage done by trauma. This particular instrument can be used to insert, remove and reshape wires and pins as they are needed. This instrument is available in three different sizes to satisfy a variety of patient needs and surgeon preferences.
Cable Cutter – Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, maximum capacity 2.0 mm, 7" (18.0 cm)Ā Cable Cutter is an instrument ideally suited for use in orthopedic procedures. A number of surgical interventions require the placement of steel wires or cable to confer additionally stability to an area of bone. Specifically cable can be used in total hip arthroplasty to give more secure fixation and prevent trauma during the healing process. After inserting the cable it needs to be trimmed and manipulated to be the perfect length for that unique patients scenario. Additionally this instrument features tungsten carbide jaws and has a maximum capacity of 2.0 mm.
Cannulated Pin Cutter
end cutting, max cutting capacity 1/16" (1.7 mm), 7-1/2" (19.0 cm)Ā Cannulated Pin Cutter is a specialized instrument ideally suited or use in procedures of fracture repair or other procedures where a graft is set with a pin. The unique design of this cutter allows for effective end cutting. The entire head portion of the pin can be inserted into the cutter and clipped flush and the remaining clipped portion remains held in the cutter to be removed. The maximum cutting capacity of this pin cutter is 1.7 mm.
Corwin Wire Twister
tungsten carbide, serrated jaws, long tips, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm)Ā Corwin Wire Twister is a specialized instrument crafted to handle wire. Wires can e placed in a variety of surgical settings that require addition of and manipulation of wire. Producedures such as laminectomies require for the vertebrae to be stabilized so that it may heal correctly and reduce trauma to the spine. This twister features tungsten carbide inserts which confer stability as well as serrated jaws which gives them an additional stable grasp on the wire. Additionally this twister has long tips that allow it to fit into some tighter spaces.
Delicate Wire Cutter – Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, cuts up to 1/36" (0.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 4-3/4" (12.1 cm)Ā Delicate Wire Cutter is a versatile instrument crafted for use in trimming and cutting lengths of wire. Procedures such as laminectomies require addition of wire to confer some stability to the vertebrae to prevent trauma as healing occurs. This particular cutter is specifically designed for use with delicate wires. It features tungsten carbide jaws and are capable of cutting hard wire up to a diameter of 0.7 mm.
Demel Wire Guide
Demel Wire Guide is a specialized instrument crafted for use in surgical procedures that require the addition of wire. This instrument features a smooth handle from which extends a slim neck and a hook shaped head. Many orthopedic procedures require the use of wire for stability such as to wrap around a bone to approximate a fracture and this instrument can be used to comfortably manipulate wire. This instrument is available in three sizes 30.0 mm, 47.0 mm and 57.0 mm diameters.
Diamond Pin Wire Cutter
cuts up to 5/64" (2.0 mm) diameter hard wire, 6-1/2" (16.5 cm)Ā Diamond Pin Wire Cutter is a specially designed instrument crafted for use in cutting wire. Many different neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures require the insertion of wire to give the areas additional stability and this cutter can be used to clip these at the desired length. Not only can this instrument be used to trim wire but also surgical pins. Fracture repair and other bone repair surgeries has to be set with pins that also need to be trimmed using this instrument. This instrument is available in two designs: stainless steal or tungsten carbide both of which can cup up to a diameter of 2.0 mm.
Double Action Pin Cutter
side cutting maximum capacity 1?8" (3.2mm), 9-1/2" (24.1 cm)Double Action Pin Cutter is an instrument ideally suited for use in surgical procedures that require the insertion of surgical pins and subsequently the clipping and resizing of their lengths. Many orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures require the insertion of pins to stabilize a repaired fracture or an inserted graft. These pins often need to be trimmed to allow them to be set at a more appropriate length for the individual patient and these cutter can be used for that. This instrument is double action and is side cutting and has a maximum capacity of 3.2 mm.
End Cutter – Barrel Spring, Small, Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, w/ coil spring, maximum capacity 1/16" (1.7mm), 6" (15.0 cm)Ā End Cutter is a unique instrument designed for cutting of surgical pins or wire. Many orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures require the use of such stabilization accessories to prevent trauma during recovery and confer additionally stability. This instrument is particularly well suited for end cutting which allows it to be made flush with the edge of bone or other tissue areas where it is being used. Additionally this end cutter features tungsten carbide jaws and has a maximum capacity of 1/16".
End Cutter – Double Spring, Large, Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, maximum capacity 3?32" (2.5mm), 8-1/2" (21.6 cm)Ā End Cutter is a unique instrument designed for cutting of surgical pins or wire. Many orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures require the use of such stabilization accessories to prevent trauma during recovery and confer additionally stability. This instrument is particularly well suited for end cutting which allows it to be made flush with the edge of bone or other tissue ares where it is being used. Additionally this end cutter is double-action and features tungsten carbide jaws with a maximum capacity of 3/32".