Pin Cutter For Wires

Description

Pin Cutter For Wires

This pin cutter for wires trims Kirschner wires and Steinmann pins to length. Long handles give the leverage needed to shear hard steel cleanly.

Size follows wire diameter

Each size is matched to the thickest wire it should cut. Besides, the small 25 cm cutter handles wires up to 3.2 mm. The 41 cm medium cutter goes to 4.7 mm, while both large cutters, 46 cm and 53 cm, reach 6.0 mm.

Why leverage matters

Surgical pins are hard and springy. Therefore a short cutter would need great force and could slip. With long handles, the jaws close through the pin in one steady squeeze.

Who uses a pin cutter for wires

Trauma surgeons trim wires after fracture fixation. External fixation teams cut pins to length at the frame. Plaster rooms also keep one for pin care.

Cutting safely

Cut ends can fly off at speed. Consequently, cover the wire end with a gloved hand or gauze before cutting. Also, keep the jaws square to the wire.

Picking the right size

Never force a cutter beyond its rated diameter, since that can chip the jaws. Instead, step up to the next size. Many trauma trays hold a small and a large cutter.

Pin cutter sizes and capacities

• 25 cm (small): wires up to 3.2 mm
• 41 cm (medium): up to 4.7 mm
• 46 cm and 53 cm (large): up to 6.0 mm
• Supplied non-sterile

Jaw care

Wipe metal fragments from the jaws after each cut. Clean and dry the joints, then oil them. Inspect the cutting edges for chips before every case.

Choosing your pin cutter

We insure the pin cutter for three years against manufacturing defects. Each pin cutter gets a hand examination at our Atlanta office before it leaves. Want help choosing a pin cutter? Email our team before you order. Tour our complete orthopedic lineup for other patterns. With a general query, use the buyer FAQ. For background on steels for surgery, consult ASTM F899. For a related option, consider our side pin cutter. A backup pin cutter on standby helps on busy days.

For hospital and clinic use. Our cleaning guide describes picture variation and the nickel in this alloy. Use our delivery terms for dispatch times.