Replacement Parts For Hercules-Type Instruments

serrated jaws, 7" (17.8 cm), 3.0 mm tip Flat Nose K-Wire Pliers are instruments ideally suited for use with surgical K-wire. This wire can be used for temporary fixation in some procedures thus giving support through the healing process and then can be removed. Additionally K-wire can be used in permanent fixation and can also be passed through the skin and bone to provide direct traction to the bone itself. In all of this surgical scenarios this instrument will be of optimal function in manipulation and handling of the wire and features serrated jaws which gives added hold and grip to prevent slipping. This instrument is available with or without a grooved jaw.

tungsten carbide jaws, 7" (18.0 cm) Hercules-Type Extraction Forceps are heavy duty forceps made to remove a variety of things such as pins and wires in surgery. These forceps are crafted with tips made from tungsten carbide which is the hardest metal made for surgical instruments resulting in a supremely durable jaw for sustained cutting action. Additionally the handles of this instrument are plated in gold and it is available with 3.0 or 6.0 mm jaws making it the best fit for many different patient needs and surgeon preferences.

tungsten carbide jaws, cuts up to 0.047" (1.1 mm) diameter hard wire, 6" (15.2 cm) K-Wire Side Cutter is a versatile instrument that can be used in a variety of surgical procedures. It is specifically designed for use in cutting wire in a particular perpendicular orientation. The unique design of this instrument allows it to comfortably be set flush against the areas where the wire has been inserted and clip it at a length that makes it the best fit. A variety of spinal procedures require for the placement of wire through the newly grafted area to give additional support throughout recovery and this instrument can be used in manipulation and cutting of these wires. Additionally this instrument features tungsten carbide jaws and can cut wires up to a diameter of 1.1 mm.

tungsten carbide jaws, cuts up to 1/36" (0.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 4-3/4" (12.1 cm) 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.