Carroll Tendon Seizing Instrument

Description

Carroll Tendon Seizing Instrument

The Carroll tendon seizing instrument is a short, 10 cm forceps for grasping tendons. It retrieves and holds tendons during hand surgery.

Short and precise

A 10 cm length keeps the jaws close to the fingers. Therefore the surgeon can work inside small tendon sheaths. In addition, the jaws grip tendon ends securely.

Typical tasks

Surgeons retrieve retracted tendon ends from sheaths. They also hold tendons while sutures go in. In addition, it helps pass tendons over short distances.

Who uses the Carroll tendon seizing instrument

Hand surgeons use it in flexor and extensor tendon repair. Also, it helps in finger and thumb reconstruction. It suits pediatric hand cases too.

Retrieval technique

Pass the jaws gently into the sheath toward the tendon end. Then close on the end and draw it back. Avoid damaging the sheath lining.

Where it sits

Longer passers handle tunnels in the forearm. By contrast, this short forceps works in the finger and palm. Consequently, many hand trays carry both.

Carroll tendon seizing instrument details

• 10 cm long
• Tendon-grasping jaws
• Short design for finger work
• Supplied non-sterile

Care

Clean the small jaws after use. Dry carefully. Lubricate the joint and store the instrument closed.

Support at a glance

Each tendon instrument has a personal once-over at our Atlanta base before we post it. Customers receive three years against manufacturing defects on this tendon instrument at no added cost. For a next step, check our Kleinert-Kutz tendon instrument. Many departments keep a second tendon instrument in case one is out for service. Our questions page sums up the ordering steps. For background on instrument alloys, consult ASTM F899. We also confirm details before you buy. Scan the rest of our orthopedic range for the rest of the set.

For professional use only. Gallery shots are for reference, while the steel holds nickel; visit our care and sterilization guide for more. Delivery times show on our shipping policy.