Thiess Mallet

Description

Thiess Mallet

The Thiess mallet is a compact hammer with a 20 mm head. You can choose a solid brass head or a lead-filled one, depending on the feel you want.

Brass or lead filled

Brass gives a dense, smooth strike that is gentler on steel handles. On the other hand, the lead-filled head carries extra mass and less rebound. Both suit fine bone work.

Size

The mallet measures about 16.5 cm and weighs roughly 140 g. Therefore it sits among the lightest mallets we offer. It fits easily on small trays.

Uses for the Thiess mallet

Oral, ENT and hand surgeons use it with fine chisels and gouges. It also helps with small osteotomes in the foot. Implant teams use it during ridge work.

Which head to pick

Choose brass if you want a smooth, quiet tap. However, choose lead filled when the bone is a bit firmer and you want less bounce. Some teams keep both.

Why brass at all

Brass is softer than surgical steel, so it marks the mallet rather than the instrument. Therefore it protects chisel tops over time. Meanwhile, the lead-filled option trades some of that softness for a deader blow.

Thiess mallet options

• Solid brass head or lead-filled head
• 20 mm face, about 16.5 cm long
• Light, compact pattern
• Supplied non-sterile

Cleaning a brass head

Brass can tarnish, so dry it carefully after washing. Then inspect the faces for dents. Keep the mallet in its tray slot during storage.

Why we check each mallet

Teams receive three years against manufacturing defects covering this mallet in all cases. Any mallet goes through a final look by Atlanta staff ahead of shipping. We gladly check sizes for your clinic. A second mallet in stores keeps lists moving. View our broad orthopedic tools list for other patterns. A close relative is our Williger mallet. Our common questions page sums up the ordering steps. For a primer on medical stainless steel, open ASTM F899.

Supplied for clinical use. The images here may not match every option, while this alloy contains nickel; read our care instructions to learn more. Shipping options show on our delivery page.