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wire twister/ shear cutter
Improved design, long life shear action cutter will cut 18 gauge (1.2mm) wire twisted double.
In stock
SKU
WIR-851
• Jaws lock onto wire to enable easy twisting under tension for kink-free cerclage. The wire must be twisted under tension to create an even spiral.
• Improved design, long life shear action cutter will cut 18 gauge (1.2mm) wire twisted double.
• Serrated jaws grip and turn cut ends. Jaws have fenestration for extra grip.
• Not designed to cut ‘A’ + ‘K’ Wires, Pins or fish hooks.
• Available with Tungsten Carbide Jaws for extra grip.
Cerclage wire used to as part of a fracture repair can be useful, but is challenging and not without issues. Loose or broken wires interfere with fracture healing and can contribute to delayed and non-unions. Loops give a more secure construct with no large knot. Basics of cerclage: only apply to a fracture that is fully reconstructable i.e. no comminution only apply to oblique or spiral fractures; the length of the fracture should be at least twice the diameter of the bone place a minimum of two cerclage wires, and more if fracture length allows cerclage wires should be spaced about 1cm apart.