Bruenings Tonsil Snare

Description

Bruenings Tonsil Snare

The Bruenings tonsil snare lets a surgeon sever the tonsil at its base with a wire loop. It usually comes in at the final stage of a tonsillectomy, after the upper part of the tonsil is free.

Closing the loop

The surgeon threads the tonsil through the wire loop while forceps hold it up. Then a squeeze on the handle draws the wire back into the shaft. As a result, the loop tightens and cuts through the pedicle.

28 cm, straight

Our Bruenings model measures 28 cm and has a straight shape. That long reach keeps the grip well outside the mouth. Meanwhile, the straight line gives a direct path to the lower pole.

Teamwork in the tonsil bed

A snare rarely works alone. For instance, a tonsil seizing forceps pulls the tonsil toward the midline while the wire closes. Afterward, a hemostat deals with any bleeding point.

Snare or knife?

Some surgeons finish the dissection with scissors or a knife instead. However, many like the clean closure a snare gives at the lower pole. If you are comparing patterns, the Eves and Tyding snares are also in our range.

Caring for your Bruenings snare

Discard the used wire as soon as the case ends. Next, flush the wire channel and wipe the handle mechanism. Finally, dry the Bruenings tonsil snare fully before it goes to sterilization.

Bruenings snare specifications

• Wire tonsil snare, Bruenings pattern
• Straight form, 28 cm in length
• Stainless steel

Buying a Bruenings snare

This 28 cm snare ships with a three-year warranty, which we honor for workmanship defects. Also, our Atlanta staff give every Bruenings unit a hand inspection before posting. The FAQ page for snare buyers covers payment and delivery. We choose snare steel with ASTM F899 in mind. To grip the tonsil while the loop closes, see the Blohmke tonsil seizing forceps. The ENT surgery department lists the rest.

Bruenings snares are for professional use. The care and sterilization explainer covers long snare photos and nickel. Also read our returns and refunds info covers exchanges.