Flat Nose Plier With Crosswise Groove

Description

Flat Nose Plier With Crosswise Groove

These crosswise groove pliers are flat nose pliers with a groove running across the jaws. The groove seats a wire at right angles so it cannot slide out.

What the groove does

A wire held across flat jaws can roll. By contrast, a crosswise groove cradles the wire. Therefore the grip stays secure during bending.

Size

An 18 cm length offers solid purchase on wire. Meanwhile, the grooved jaws stay slim. It suits medium wire and pins.

Who uses crosswise groove pliers

Trauma surgeons bend wire ends with them. Also, hand surgeons shape Kirschner wires. Scrub teams use them when preparing hardware.

Bending at right angles

Seat the wire in the groove and close firmly. Then bend the free end around the jaw edge. A crisp right angle results.

Choosing the groove

A crosswise groove grips wire across the jaws. In contrast, a longitudinal groove grips along them. Many sets carry both patterns.

Right-angle bends in practice

Tension band wiring often needs crisp right angles. Moreover, bent wire ends must sit flat against bone. Additionally, the crosswise groove makes both easier.

Crosswise groove pliers details

• 18 cm long
• Crosswise jaw groove
• Holds wire at right angles
• Supplied non-sterile

Groove care

A small brush clears the crosswise groove. Rinse and dry, then put a drop of oil on the pivot.

The checks for your pliers

Any pliers has a personal check by Atlanta staff before shipment. If each pliers ever shows a build fault, you keep three years against manufacturing defects. Smaller clinics hold a second pliers for back-to-back cases. Looking for a custom quantity? Send us a note by email. FDA records list ASTM F899 under medical-grade stainless steel. Tour our wider orthopedic lineup for the rest of the set. Take a look at our longitudinal groove pattern. For quick answers, browse our customer FAQ.

For professional use only. Photos may differ slightly. Also, the steel holds nickel; check the reprocessing guide for more. Consult our delivery page for courier choices.