Hennig Plaster Cast Instrument

Description

Hennig Plaster Cast Instrument

The Hennig cast spreader is a classic 28 cm plaster cast instrument. Its jaws open the cut edges of a cast so it can come off.

A classic Hennig cast spreader

The Hennig is one of the best-known cast spreaders. Many cast rooms have used the pattern for decades. Therefore staff often know it by name.

How it opens a cast

Slide the closed jaws into the cut line. Then squeeze the handles, and the jaws push the edges apart. Work along the cut until the cast opens fully.

Who uses the Hennig cast spreader

Plaster room technicians use it every day. Also, orthopedic doctors use it when checking skin or wounds. Emergency rooms keep it for tight casts.

A 28 cm length

At 28 cm, the spreader gives firm leverage without feeling bulky. As a result, it handles arm, leg and many body casts. It fits a standard drawer.

Kindness to the patient

Removing a cast can worry patients, especially children. So explain each step and work calmly. A gentle spread avoids pinching.

Using it with other tools

First, a saw or knife cuts the cast. Then the spreader opens it. Finally, shears cut the padding underneath.

Hennig cast spreader details

• 28 cm long
• Hennig pattern
• Spreads cut casts
• Supplied non-sterile

Care

Clean plaster from the jaws before it sets hard. Wash and dry it, then oil the pivot. Check that the handles move freely.

Support at a glance

The standing warranty on the cast spreader reaches three years against manufacturing defects. Our Atlanta crew studies each cast spreader closely before shipment. For payment questions, read our order FAQ. More pieces sit in the orthopedic line. A spare cast spreader on the shelf avoids delays. For a close alternative, try the Wolff cast breaker. For the basics of instrument alloys, read ASTM F899. We also advise on choices by email.

Clinical use by professionals. Read the delivery terms for timing. Our cleaning guide explains differences in pictures plus nickel in surgical steel.