Replacement Parts For Hercules-Type Instruments

slender jaws, 2.0 mm tip, 6" (15.2 cm) Flat Nose Pliers and Cutter is a multi-functional instrument that can be used as a pliers to manipulate the wire but also as a cutter to trim it to the appropriate length. This combination instrument also features a tapered jaw that allows it to access some areas that are more difficult to get to. Additionally, the flat nose prevents any trauma to surrounding tissue areas.

tungsten carbide jaws, cuts up to 1/36" (0.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 4-3/4" (12.1 cm) Delicate Wire Cutter is a versatile instrument crafted for use in trimming and cutting lengths of wire. Procedures such as laminectomies require addition of wire to confer some stability to the vertebrae to prevent trauma as healing occurs. This particular cutter is specifically designed for use with delicate wires. It features tungsten carbide jaws and are capable of cutting hard wire up to a diameter of 0.7 mm.

cuts up to 5/64" (2.0 mm) diameter hard wire, 6-1/2" (16.5 cm) Diamond Pin Wire Cutter is a specially designed instrument crafted for use in cutting wire. Many different neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures require the insertion of wire to give the areas additional stability and this cutter can be used to clip these at the desired length. Not only can this instrument be used to trim wire but also surgical pins. Fracture repair and other bone repair surgeries has to be set with pins that also need to be trimmed using this instrument. This instrument is available in two designs: stainless steal or tungsten carbide both of which can cup up to a diameter of 2.0 mm.

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.