Knot Tiers

Description

Surgical Knot Tier

The surgical knot tier pushes suture knots down to deep tissue. Each throw slides along the thread and settles firmly against the structure being tied.

Why use a surgical knot tier

Fingers cannot always reach the bottom of a deep wound. In addition, a slim pusher can. As a result, each knot sits snugly without pulling on the tissue.

Length

At 23 cm, it reaches deep in the pelvis and chest. Meanwhile, the slim tip leaves room for other instruments.

Typical procedures

Pelvic, thoracic and deep abdominal surgery use it. For example, it helps tie a deep vessel. It also secures sutures in narrow spaces.

Technique

Form the throw outside the wound. Then slide it down with the tip while keeping tension on both ends. Repeat for each throw.

Pairing

A ligature catcher brings suture ends up from the depths. The knot tier then sends the knots back down. Together they make deep tying easier.

Surgical knot tier with monofilament

Monofilament sutures slip easily, so each throw needs to sit flat before the next. Pushing every throw down with the same pressure therefore gives a knot that holds.

Surgical knot tier details

• 23 cm overall
• Slotted pushing tip
• Reusable steel

Care

Clean the tip slot carefully. Rinse and dry. Then sterilise.

Order essentials

Prior to dispatch, our Atlanta inspector goes over this knot tier in detail. This 23 cm knot pusher comes with three years against manufacturing defects. With a general query, read the customer FAQ. Also worth a look is the Bozemann ligature catcher. Looking for stock for a new tray? Contact us before you order. Scan the entire general surgery section for related tools. The FDA recognizes ASTM F899 under surgical instrument steel.

For professional use only. The sterilization page explains why photos vary and nickel in the steel. Delivery times live on the shipping policy.