Blunt Jaw Pliers

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.

replaceable tungsten carbide blades w/ integrated rubber jaws, for max 1.6 mm drill wire, 7" (17.8 cm)Hercules-Type Front & Side Cutter is a multi-purpose instrument suitable for a variety of orthopedic procedures in which wire or pins are used. Fracture repair procedures can utilize pins to set the bone fragments or can be approximated by wrapping wire around. This instrument is ideally suited for manipulation of wire and pins as well as cutting them either from a front or a side approach. This instrument features replaceable tungsten carbide jaws with integrated rubber jaws for a maximum 1.6 mm drill wire.

tungsten carbide, serrated jaws, long tips, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm) 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.

Kirschner Bow is an instrument that can be used in a variety of orthopedic surgical procedures. A kirschner wire can be used to stabilize and approximate fractures after surgical repair. These wires can be quite easy to insert but must be manipulated with the proper instrumentation such as this bow. This bow applies a longitudinal force of tension that prevents rotation of the wire within the apparatus. This instrument is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra large as well as a set of 3 extra hooks for the krischner bow.