Kern-Lane Bone Holding Forceps

Description

Kern-Lane Bone Holding Forceps

Kern-Lane bone holding forceps keep a fracture in position while the surgeon drills, plates or wires it. This version is 21 cm long and closes on a ratchet, so the grip stays set once you lock it.

Two patterns in one instrument

The Kern pattern gives a compact, ringed handle with a ratchet. Meanwhile, the Lane pattern gives strong toothed jaws that bite into cortex. Together, they make a mid-length clamp that holds firmly without a bulky body. As a result, it suits fields where a long Lane clamp would get in the way.

Where it fits

Trauma and orthopedic teams use it on the forearm, the ankle and the clavicle. It also helps during osteotomy, where two fragments must stay aligned while a plate goes on. For larger long bones, however, a longer clamp usually gives better leverage.

Working with the ratchet

Close the jaws on the bone first, then click the ratchet only as far as the reduction needs. Too much pressure can crack thin cortex, so check the bone after each click. To release, open the ratchet fully before you lift the clamp away.

Care

Bone dust packs into the teeth and the ratchet. So brush both under running water straight after the case. Next, rinse, dry and oil the box joint. Finally, confirm the ratchet engages and releases cleanly before sterilization.

Specification

• Length: 21 cm
• Ratchet lock, ringed handles
• Toothed Lane-style jaws
• Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Related instruments

Each forceps gets a close check by our Atlanta team before packing. Stainless steel for surgical instruments is covered by ASTM F899. For other lengths, see the Kern bone holding forceps and the longer Lane bone holding forceps. The full range sits in our orthopedic instruments. The questions page covers common order questions.

Sold to medical professionals. Our care and sterilization guide explains why photos can vary and covers nickel in surgical steel. Lead times sit on the delivery policy.