Pin Cutter – End 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.

side cutting maximum capacity 1?8" (3.2mm), 9-1/2" (24.1 cm)Double Action Pin Cutter is an instrument ideally suited for use in surgical procedures that require the insertion of surgical pins and subsequently the clipping and resizing of their lengths. Many orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures require the insertion of pins to stabilize a repaired fracture or an inserted graft. These pins often need to be trimmed to allow them to be set at a more appropriate length for the individual patient and these cutter can be used for that. This instrument is double action and is side cutting and has a maximum capacity of 3.2 mm.

tungsten carbide, serrated jaws, long tips, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm) Corwin Wire Twister is a specialized instrument crafted to handle wire. Wires can e placed in a variety of surgical settings that require addition of and manipulation of wire. Producedures such as laminectomies require for the vertebrae to be stabilized so that it may heal correctly and reduce trauma to the spine. This twister features tungsten carbide inserts which confer stability as well as serrated jaws which gives them an additional stable grasp on the wire. Additionally this twister has long tips that allow it to fit into some tighter spaces.

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.