Flat Nose K-Wire Pliers
serrated jaws, 7" (17.8 cm), 3.0 mm tip Flat Nose K-Wire Pliers are instruments ideally suited for use with surgical K-wire. This wire can be used for temporary fixation in some procedures thus giving support through the healing process and then can be removed. Additionally K-wire can be used in permanent fixation and can also be passed through the skin and bone to provide direct traction to the bone itself. In all of this surgical scenarios this instrument will be of optimal function in manipulation and handling of the wire and features serrated jaws which gives added hold and grip to prevent slipping. This instrument is available with or without a grooved jaw.
Flat Nose Pliers
serrated jaws, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)Â Flat Nose Pliers are ideally suited for use in manipulation of wire. Particularly these pliers can be used in situations where it is required to make very sharp, angled bends in the wire. The wider tip makes this instrument ideal for grasping Steinmann pins and K-wires. Additionally this instrument measure 5.5" long and is forged from premium German grade steel making it a finely crafted and reliable instrument.
Flat Nose Pliers – Slender Jaws
slender jaws, 2.0 mm tip, 6" (15.2 cm)Â 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.
Flat Nose Pliers & Cutter
3.5mm tip, cuts 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm wire, 6-1/2" (16.5 cm)Â Flat Nose Pliers are ideally suited for use in manipulation of wire. Particularly these pliers can be used in situations where it is required to make very sharp, angled bends in the wire. The delicate jaw of this instrument tapers to 2 mm which allows it to be used in manipulating cerclage wire. Additionally this instrument measure 6" long and is forged from premium German grade steel making it a finely crafted and reliable instrument.
Fletcher (Javerts) Sponge Forceps
Sponge Forceps
9-1/2" (24.1 cm)
Fletcher (Javerts) Sponge Forceps are 9 ½" in overall length and include oval-shaped, serrated jaws that are available in different shapes, such as straight, curved, or s-curved. This instrument may be used to in a variety of ways during surgical operations such as to hold sponges or swabs, act as a clamp to stop bleeding, and may also aid in grabbing tissue.
Fletcher Sponge Forceps
Tear-drop jaws, 9-1/2" (24.1 cm)
Fletcher Sponge Forceps with serrated tear-drop jaws that are presented in either a straight or curved style. Although these forceps are made for general surgical procedures, the most common field to utilize this instrument is gynecology. For instance, the curved style tends to be used more often in female sterilization procedures. However, they may also appear in other procedures to hold viscera bowel and bladder.
Flexible Tension Arms
Flexible Tension Arms are a specialized component needed in brain retractors. This arm is forged from premium German operating room grade stainless steel. It is crafted with multiple cylindrical segments making it smoothly contoured and flexible enough to wrap around and be used in craniotomies and other subcortical procedures.
Flush Wire Cutter – Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, front & side cutting, cuts up to 1/16" (1.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 7" (17.8 cm)Â 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.
Foerster (Ballenger) Sponge Forceps
Sponge Forceps
7" (17.8 cm)
Foerster (Ballenger) Sponge Forceps are 7" in length and include the choice of serrated or smooth looped jaw tips in a straight or curved pattern. Although this forceps can be used in general surgical procedures, it is greatly used during gynecological procedures when certain parts in the body, such as the cervix, need to be grasped.
Foerster Sponge Forceps
Foerster Sponge Forceps
Foerster Sponge Forceps serve the purpose of holding sponges or swabs during different types of medical procedures. These ring-handled forceps have a ratchet on the inner side of the handles and are available in a curved or straight design depending on the reason for use. There is also the option of choosing between serrated or smooth looped jaws in various overall lengths.
Foss Anterior Resection Clamp
S-shape w/ smooth jaws, 11-1/2" (29.2 cm)
Foss Anterior Resection Clamp is mainly used during rectal surgery to remove part of the rectum. This 11 1/2" clamp with smooth jaws forms an s-shape and includes ring handles with ratchet fixatin to allow the surgeon to select the amount of pressure being applied.
Foss Gall Bladder Retractor
Bladder Retractor
1-3/4" wide, 10" (25.4 cm)
Foss Gall Bladder Retractor is a fully curved, 10" long instrument that contains a short handle. During surgical procedures, such as a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, this retractor can be utilized to hold back the gallbladder so it does not impair the visual field of the surgeon.