Lloyd Impactor

Description

Lloyd Impactor

The Lloyd impactor is a 20 cm instrument for tapping grafts, fragments and components into place. A mallet drives it with controlled blows.

What an impactor does

Bone graft and fragments often need gentle pressure to seat. Therefore an impactor transfers mallet blows to a small area. As a result, the graft packs firmly.

Size

At 20 cm, the impactor reaches moderate depths. Meanwhile, it stays easy to control. In addition, it suits many general bone tasks.

Who uses the Lloyd impactor

Orthopedic surgeons use it to pack graft and seat fragments. Also, trauma surgeons use it to impact depressed fractures. It suits joint surgery too.

Controlled blows

Use light taps and check progress often. Then stop once the graft or fragment sits flush. Too much force can crack bone.

A tray staple

Impactors serve many small jobs. Consequently, most bone trays carry at least one. Also, this one is a sensible choice.

Lloyd impactor details

• 20 cm long
• Bone and graft impactor
• Mallet-driven
• Ships non-sterile

Care

Wash the impactor and dry it. A flattened striking end should be dressed or replaced.

The checks behind each impactor

Each impactor undergoes a personal once-over in Atlanta before it ships. Your after-sale cover on this impactor covers three years against manufacturing defects. To learn about steels for surgery, consult ASTM F899. To round out the tray, try our slotted hammer. Similar designs wait in our orthopedic collection. Want help choosing a impactor? Contact us by email. With a general query, read the customer FAQ. Most departments keep a second impactor to cover reprocessing time.

For use by trained teams. Listing photos can vary a little. Note that surgical steel has nickel in it; use our sterilization page for more. Refund terms appear on our returns policy.