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tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, 1/16" (1.7 mm) maximum capacity, 7-1/8" (18.1 cm) Front and Side Wire Cutter is designed for use in surgical procedures that require manipulation of the length of surgical wire. In procedures such as laminectomies or total hip replacements insertion of a wire is necessary to confer some stability to the newly operated upon region. Not only does this give stability but speeds up the healing time and prevents trauma to the area during the healing process. This particular cutter is a front and side cutter and features double action tungsten carbide jaws that has a maximum capacity of 1.7 mm.

tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, maximum capacity 3?32" (2.5mm), 8-1/2" (21.6 cm) End Cutter is a unique instrument designed for cutting of surgical pins or wire. Many orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures require the use of such stabilization accessories to prevent trauma during recovery and confer additionally stability. This instrument is particularly well suited for end cutting which allows it to be made flush with the edge of bone or other tissue ares where it is being used. Additionally this end cutter is double-action and features tungsten carbide jaws with a maximum capacity of 3/32".

tungsten carbide jaws, maximum capacity 2.0 mm, 7" (18.0 cm) Cable Cutter is an instrument ideally suited for use in orthopedic procedures. A number of surgical interventions require the placement of steel wires or cable to confer additionally stability to an area of bone. Specifically cable can be used in total hip arthroplasty to give more secure fixation and prevent trauma during the healing process. After inserting the cable it needs to be trimmed and manipulated to be the perfect length for that unique patients scenario. Additionally this instrument features tungsten carbide jaws and has a maximum capacity of 2.0 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.