Spine Wrench

Description

Spine Wrench

The spine wrench is a hand tool that spinal teams keep for turning nuts and fittings during surgery. It measures 23 cm, which gives good leverage while the hand stays outside the wound.

What it does

Many spine systems use nuts or hex fittings that need a firm, controlled turn. So a wrench lets the surgeon tighten or loosen them without a power tool. It also helps when a fitting sticks at the end of a case.

One length

We list the wrench at 23 cm. The maker’s catalogue gives about 22 cm, so expect a length close to that. We do not publish the jaw or socket size, so contact us if you need it before ordering.

Where it fits in a spine set

A spine tray may hold drivers, drills, distraction screws and retractors. The wrench covers the turning jobs those tools do not. For example, it may adjust a frame or secure a fitting on spinal hardware.

Checking the fit

Because hardware varies from one system to another, fit matters more than anything else here. First, check the nut or fitting you need to turn. Then send us its size or a photo, and we will confirm whether this wrench suits it.

Caring for your spine wrench

Clean the working end promptly, since blood and bone dust collect in the jaw. Next, brush and rinse the whole wrench in warm water. Dry it thoroughly, then sterilize it with your spine instruments.

Spine wrench specifications

• Length: 23 cm, about 22 cm in the maker’s catalogue
• Hand wrench for spinal surgery sets
• Stainless steel

Ordering the spine wrench

This wrench carries a three-year warranty; it covers any defect in workmanship. Before shipping, we check it by hand at our Atlanta base. The FAQ area answers most order questions. For steel quality, we cite ASTM F899, which covers surgical instruments. You may also need the distraction screw driver. See the whole neurosurgery shop for more spine tools.

Professional use only. Visit our care page to learn why photos may differ and how nickel sits in stainless steel; the shipping section lists delivery options.