Wire Twister & Tightener

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.

serrated jaws, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Flat Nose Pliers are ideally suited for use in manipulation of wire. Particularly these pliers can be used in situations where it is required to make very sharp, angled bends in the wire. The wider tip makes this instrument ideal for grasping Steinmann pins and K-wires. Additionally this instrument measure 5.5" long and is forged from premium German grade steel making it a finely crafted and reliable instrument.

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.

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.