Bending Iron For Large Plates (LIGHT WEIGHT)

Description

Bending Iron For Large Plates (LIGHT WEIGHT)

The lightweight plate bending iron contours large bone plates. Surgeons usually use two irons together, one on each side of the bend.

How bending irons work

Each iron has slots that grip the plate. Therefore two irons placed apart can bend or twist the plate between them. Additionally, the surgeon controls the shape by hand.

Lightweight version

This version is lighter than the solid iron. As a result, it is easier to handle on the back table. Furthermore, it suits most large plates.

Who uses a lightweight plate bending iron

Trauma surgeons use it to contour femur, tibia and humerus plates. Also, it helps with twisting plates for spiral fractures. Scrub staff often assist.

Twisting and bending

Grip the plate with both irons a little apart. Then bend or twist gradually. Check the shape against the bone often.

Light or solid

The light iron reduces fatigue. However, the solid iron gives more leverage for stiff plates. Besides, many sets carry both.

Lightweight plate bending iron details

• 23 cm long
• Lightweight build
• Used in pairs
• Supplied non-sterile

Care

Run a stiff brush through each slot. After drying, look for flared slot edges.

Our cover on each bending iron

Prior to dispatch, a person in Atlanta checks this bending iron by hand. We support this bending iron for three years against manufacturing defects. The help page deals with the ordering steps. Think about adding the solid bending iron. Looking for a size we do not list? Ask us and we will reply. Most clinics keep one per tray to cover reprocessing time. Surgical instrument steel has a reference standard, ASTM F899. See the full orthopedic tools list for more.

Sold for professional use. Delivery options appear on our delivery terms. Our reprocessing guide covers why photos vary together with nickel content.