Flat Nose Pliers – Slender Jaws

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.

for drill-wires of 2.5 - 4.0 mm, replaceable tungsten carbide blades & replaceable rubber jaws, 11" (27.9 cm) Hercules-Type Wire Cutter is a highly reliable instrument made for use in a variety of surgical procedures that require wire and thus cutting of wire. This wire cutter is specifically designed for use with drill-wires at a maximum ranging from 2.5 – 4.0 mm. This instrument features replaceable tungsten carbide blades which are inherently more durable than stainless steel and have an extended service-life. It also features replaceable rubber jaws making it highly versatile and customizable to accommodate a vast array of surgical scenarios. This instrument is available in either a standard design or left-handed.

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.

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.