Locking Pliers

tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, front & side cutting, cuts up to 1/16" (1.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 7" (17.8 cm) Flush Wire Cutter is an instrument designed for use in cutting wires during surgical procedures. A variety of procedures require the insertion of wire to stabilize an inserted graft or fracture repair. This decreases potential for trauma and increases the speed of healing. This cutter features double-action tungsten carbide jaws that allow for precise cuts on wire up to 1.7 mm diameter. This instrument can be used for both front and side cutting.

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.

2-1/4" jaw length, 2.0 mm tip, 7" (17.8 cm) Long Jaw Needle Nose Pliers are crafted for use in many different orthopedic surgical procedures. The long tapered jaw design gives the surgeon ability to access deeper into the surgical field. These pliers can be used to firmly grasp wire to twist it or to put particular bends into wire to fasten them to bony sites or around fracture repair to confer additionally stability and accelerate the healing time.

5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Blunt Jaw Pliers can be used in a variety of surgical procedures that require the insertion and manipulation of wires. This instrument features slightly rounded handles which makes it easy to hold and operate manually and is a traditionally utility poliers with adjustable jaws. The blunt jaws prevent breakage and splintering of the wire and allows for increased pressure to reshape it to the appropriate shape. Wires can be used to approximate fractures or can be inserted through skin and bone to provide traction on the bone.