Hey Groves Bone Holding Forceps

Description

Hey Groves Bone Holding Forceps

The Hey Groves holding forceps is a strong bone clamp for long bones. It grips firmly so the surgeon can reduce a fracture and keep it aligned.

A historic pattern

Ernest Hey Groves was a pioneer of bone surgery in Britain. Several fixation tools carry the name. This forceps reflects the need for a powerful, reliable grip.

Three lengths

Choose 20, 28 or 30 cm. The 20 cm version suits the forearm and smaller bones. Meanwhile, the longer versions grip the femur and tibia with more leverage.

Who uses Hey Groves holding forceps

Trauma surgeons hold long-bone fractures during plating and nailing. Also, osteotomy cases benefit from the firm grip. They suit revision work too.

Grip without damage

Strong jaws can mark bone if over-tightened. So apply just enough force to hold the reduction. Then check the bone under the jaws periodically.

Leverage for reduction

Longer handles help pull shortened fractures back to length. Consequently, the 28 and 30 cm versions are popular for the femur. Moreover, the shorter one stays handy for smaller bones.

A note on jaw teeth

Teeth spread the grip across several points. Consequently, the bone resists rotation inside the jaws. That helps when the fracture tends to twist.

Hey Groves holding forceps lengths

• 20 cm
• 28 cm
• 30 cm
• Ships non-sterile

Looking after heavy jaws

Teeth on heavy jaws hold blood and marrow, so scrub them with a stiff brush. Let the forceps dry fully. Oil the joint and look for cracked teeth.

The promise behind your forceps

Before we pack it, our Atlanta crew assesses the Hey Groves pattern in person. Practices receive three years against manufacturing defects on each forceps on every unit. You might pair it with the Lane bone holding forceps. Larger departments keep a spare forceps for busy lists. We also prepare a quote for your facility. For more on instrument steels, visit ASTM F899. The customer FAQ walks through delivery and returns. Similar patterns live in our orthopedics category.

For trained clinical staff only. Returns follow our returns policy. Our photos are illustrative, while the alloy includes nickel; use our reprocessing guide to learn more.