Flat Nose Pliers

Description

Flat Nose Pliers

These flat nose pliers grip, bend and twist surgical wire and small hardware. Four lengths let you match reach and leverage to the job.

Flat jaws, firm grip

Flat jaws hold wire along their full width. Therefore the wire does not slip or kink while you bend it. Also, that makes neat, predictable bends.

Four lengths

Choose 13, 15, 16 or 18 cm. In addition, the short versions suit hand and facial wiring. Meanwhile, the longer ones give leverage for heavier wire.

Who uses flat nose pliers

Orthopedic and trauma surgeons bend Kirschner wires and cerclage ends. Also, hand surgeons shape fine wires. Scrub staff use them to prepare hardware on the back table.

Bending technique

Grip the wire just beyond the planned bend. Then turn the pliers rather than pulling the wire. Small, steady movements give the cleanest result.

A family of patterns

Flat nose pliers also come with grooves, serrations, cutters and parallel action. Consequently, this plain pattern is a good general choice. Specialist patterns suit particular tasks.

Grip without damage

Excess force can nick wire and create weak points. Therefore grip only as hard as needed to stop slipping. Moreover, that keeps the wire strong after bending.

Flat nose pliers lengths

• 13 cm and 15 cm
• 16 cm
• 18 cm
• Supplied non-sterile

Pliers care

Open the pliers fully and brush the joint and jaws. Dry them, then oil the joint. Check that the jaws meet flat along their length.

Support and help

Any pliers receives a final inspection by Atlanta staff before we post it. This pliers brings protection of three years against manufacturing defects. For a primer on stainless alloys for surgery, open ASTM F899. A spare pliers in stores keeps lists moving. For shipping questions, try our buyer FAQ. For a sister pattern, check our parallel action pattern. Similar designs feature in the orthopedic department. We readily suggest an option by email.

Intended for professional buyers. Our care and cleaning page outlines photo differences along with nickel in the steel. Courier details appear on the delivery terms.