Hercules-Type Front & Side Cutter

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.

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.

replaceable tungsten carbide blades, for 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm cables, 7" (18.0 cm) Hercules-Type Cable Cutter can be used to trim and adjust the length of cables. This instrument features replaceable tungsten carbide blades that can be used on for cables from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm. Tungsten carbide jaws gives this instrument added strength as it is the hardest metal made for surgical instruments and results in a supremely durable jaw that can be used for sustained cutting. Additionally this instrument is 7" long and has gold tipped handles.

slender jaws, 2.0 mm tip, 6" (15.2 cm) Flat Nose Pliers and Cutter is a multi-functional instrument that can be used as a pliers to manipulate the wire but also as a cutter to trim it to the appropriate length. This combination instrument also features a tapered jaw that allows it to access some areas that are more difficult to get to. Additionally, the flat nose prevents any trauma to surrounding tissue areas.