Wire Cutting Plier

Description

Wire Cutting Plier

These wire cutting pliers trim surgical wire across a wide size range. Ten versions combine lengths from 13 to 33 cm with stainless steel or tungsten carbide edges.

Stainless steel versions

Stainless steel cutters come at 14.5, 15, 16, 23, 25 and 33 cm. Therefore you can match the leverage to the wire. Furthermore, the longest gives the most cutting force.

Tungsten carbide versions

Carbide-edged cutters come at 13, 15, 18 and 23 cm. Carbide edges stay sharp longer on hard wire. As a result, they suit high-use departments.

Who uses wire cutting pliers

Trauma, hand and maxillofacial surgeons all cut wire. Also, ward and plaster room staff use cutters during wire removal. Scrub staff trim wire on the back table.

Choosing a version

Use short cutters for fine wire and small fields. However, use long cutters for thick cerclage wire. Carbide suits frequent use.

Clean cuts

Cut in one firm motion with the wire deep in the jaws. Consequently, the cut end stays neat. Shield the free end before cutting.

Building a set

A typical set might include a 15 cm carbide cutter and a 23 cm steel cutter. Consequently, both fine and heavy wire are covered. Add the 33 cm cutter for the thickest wire.

Wire cutting pliers versions

• Stainless steel: 14.5, 15, 16, 23, 25 and 33 cm
• Tungsten carbide: 13, 15, 18 and 23 cm
• For surgical wire
• Ships non-sterile

Care across sizes

Clean every cutter the same way: brush, rinse, dry, oil. Keep carbide and steel versions labeled.

Aftercare and inspection

A staff member in Atlanta studies every wire cutter by hand before sealing the box. The standing warranty covering the wire cutter reaches three years against manufacturing defects. Our questions page deals with delivery and returns. Related pieces live in our orthopedic range. We readily prepare a quote before you buy. For a primer on instrument steels, consult ASTM F899. A backup wire cutter on standby helps on busy days. Also worth a look is the Harvey wire cutter.

For trained hands only. The cleaning guide discusses differences in pictures together with nickel content. Dispatch windows show on the shipping info page.