Cartilage & Tendon Instruments
Kleinert-Kutz Tendon Retriever
Kleinert-Kutz Tendon Retriever
flexible serrated jaws w/ 1x2 teeth, shaft length of 5-1/8" (13.0 cm)
Kleiner-Kutz Tendon Retriever is a uniquely designed instrument for use in grasping tendons from a distance and moving them or pulling them through an already made incisions. This instrument features a shaft that is 5 1/8 " long that is very slim making it able to fit through very small areas. Additionally the jaws are flexible and serrated with 1x2 teeth that allows it to clamp onto tissue areas as they are manipulated without causing damage but effectively keeping them within its hold. This instrument is available in two sizes: small with a shaft diameter of 2.0 cm and large with a shaft diameter of 2.5 mm.
Larsen Tendon Forceps
Larsen Tendon Forceps
4" (10.2 cm)
Larsen Tendon Forceps are a specialized instrument made for use in orthopedic surgeries. These forceps have a tweezer profile that features a ribbed middle section that allows for effective gripping and maintenance of hold. Additionally at the end each of the prongs is a crescent shaped jaw area that can be used to fit around the circumference of a tendon and grip it most effectively. These forceps are available in three widths 2.0 mm, 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm making it highly versatile and useful in a variety of tendon surgeries ranging from the Achilles to the tendons of the hand.
Martin Cartilage Clamp
Martin Cartilage Clamp Martin Cartilage Clamp is a highly versatile instrument that can be used in variety of orthopedic procedures. Specifically it is designed to be used with cartilage and thus is more gentle than something crafted for use with bone. This clamp is ideal for procedures such as meniscus repair and other surgical repairs of torn cartilage. The ring handle grip as well as the zig-zag design of the teeth making this instrument easy to manipulate manually while keeping a sturdy grip on the cartilage. Additionally it is available in three lengths: 6.25", 7.25" and 8".
Martin Cartilage Scissors
Martin Cartilage Scissors
8" (20.3 cm), 2 serrated blades
Martin Cartilage Scissors are scissors suited for use in a number of different procedures. They can be used in orthopedic procedures that require bony repairs in areas that are cartilaginous and need remodeling. This instrument is 8" long and features two serrated blades that allows it to give accurate and precise cuts through the cartilage. It is available with either a straight or curved profile making it suitable for a variety of surgical scenarios and surgeon preferences.
Preston Ligamentum Flavum Forceps
Preston Ligamentum Flavum Forceps
serrated, 1x2 teeth, 7-1/4" (18.4 cm)
Preston Ligamentum Flavum Forceps are ideally suited for use in neurosurgical procedures. This instrument is specifically crafted for use in handling the ligamentum flavum which connect adjacent vertebral laminae. Procedures to treat thickening or hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis can benefit from equipment such as these forceps to appropriately handle the ligamentum flavum. Additionally the serrated 1x2 teeth of this instrument makes it better able to grip the delicate tissue layers without causing damage.
Tendon Guide Forceps (Tendon Retriever)
Tendon Guide Forceps (Tendon Retriever)
double-action, serrated jaws with 1x2 teeth, 8" (20.0 cm)
Tendon Guide Forceps are a unique instrument crafted for use in surgical procedures that require handling and manipulation of tendons. It is also known as a tendon retriever. These forceps are double-action and features serrated jaws with 1x2 teeth which allow it adequate hold on the tendon as it moves it around and repositions it. This can be used in a variety of orthopedic surgeries that require tendon grafting or other maneuvers of the tendon such as in patellar tendon surgery. These forceps are 8" and are available in either a straight or curved jaw.
Tendon Passer
Tendon Passer
pointed tip, 6" (15.0 cm)
Tendon Passer is a unique instrument designed for the handling of tendons in a variety of surgical procedures. It is ideally suited for procedures such as repair of the flexor tendon to successfully move the proximal stump of the tendon to the finger or in many other tendon repair procedures such as of the patella. Additionally this instrument features a pointed tip that allows it to be used in general dissection to reach the specific area where the tendon or fragment of tendon is located. This passer is available in either a straight or curved profile making it suitable for a vast array of orthopedic procedures.
Walton Cartilage Clamp
Walton Cartilage Clamp
slightly curved, 8" (20.0 cm)
Walton Cartilage Clamp is a specialized instrument made for use in surgical procedures that require manipulation of cartilage. This clamp is ideally suited for repairs of torn cartilage such as meniscal repairs. This clamp features ring handles and jaws with a narrow space between and teeth that allows it to effectively grip the cartilage without causing damage. Additionally this clamp features a slight curve which allows it to mirror the curvature of certain regions of the body making it better able to explore without causing stab wounds.