Side Wire/Pin Cutter – Double-Action, Angled Jaws, Tungsten Carbide

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.

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.

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 inserts, heavy pattern, 6.0 mm jaws, 7-3/4" (19.5 cm) 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.