Brand Tendon Grasping Forceps

Kleinert-Kutz Tendon Retriever flexible serrated jaws w/ 1x2 teeth, shaft length of 5-1/8" (13.0 cm) Kleiner-Kutz Tendon Retriever is a uniquely designed instrument for use in grasping tendons from a distance and moving them or pulling them through an already made incisions. This instrument features a shaft that is 5 1/8 " long that is very slim making it able to fit through very small areas. Additionally the jaws are flexible and serrated with 1x2 teeth that allows it to clamp onto tissue areas as they are manipulated without causing damage but effectively keeping them within its hold. This instrument is available in two sizes: small with a shaft diameter of 2.0 cm and large with a shaft diameter of 2.5 mm.

Caroll Tendon Pulling Forceps curved shaft, alligator type, 2.0 mm x 8.0 mm serrated jaws, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) overall length Caroll Tendon Pulling Forceps are ideally suited for use in orthopedic procedures. Specifically they can be used to repair torn or disconnected tendons or can be used to keep a hold of a tendon as a muscle is being manipulated throughout surgery. This forceps can be used in procedures such as tendon transfer of the hand to regain lost hand function or to repair a complete tear of the patellar tendon. This instrument features a curved shaft with serrated jaws and is of the alligator type which gives it unparalleled reach for accessing tendon in a variety of locations.

Preston Ligamentum Flavum Forceps serrated, 1x2 teeth, 7-1/4" (18.4 cm) Preston Ligamentum Flavum Forceps are ideally suited for use in neurosurgical procedures. This instrument is specifically crafted for use in handling the ligamentum flavum which connect adjacent vertebral laminae. Procedures to treat thickening or hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis can benefit from equipment such as these forceps to appropriately handle the ligamentum flavum. Additionally the serrated 1x2 teeth of this instrument makes it better able to grip the delicate tissue layers without causing damage.

Fischer Tendon Stripper round, 4.0 mm inner diameter, 12-1/8" (31.0 cm) Fischer Tendon Stripper is a unique instrument ideally suited for use in procedures that require modification of the diameter of a tendon. This can be used in surgeries such a repair and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament or the plantaris tendon. This instrument can be pushed up the tendon in quick motions while the tendon itself is kept taut to resize it. Additionally this instrument has a round opening and a 4.0 mm diameter as well as a ribbed grip that allows optimal hold.