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The Guarded Impactor 10 x 13mm (8 1/2″) is an orthopedic surgical instrument designed for controlled bone handling, positioning, and manual impaction. With an overall length of 8 1/2 inches and a 10 x 13mm working size, this instrument provides a practical combination of working reach and contact area for appropriate orthopedic and surgical applications.
The guarded configuration distinguishes this impactor from conventional open working profiles. The guard is incorporated into the instrument design to provide a defined working configuration around the impactor area. This geometry can be useful when controlled instrument positioning and access are important during a procedure. Specific clinical applications should be determined by qualified surgical professionals according to the operative technique and patient requirements.
The 10 x 13mm working dimensions provide a relatively broad contact area for controlled interaction with bone. This allows the instrument to be selected when a wider working surface is appropriate. Its 8 1/2-inch overall length provides practical reach while maintaining direct manual handling and positioning.
This guarded bone impactor can be incorporated into orthopedic, trauma, reconstructive, and related surgical instrument sets. It may be used where controlled bone manipulation, positioning, or manual impaction is required. The instrument’s defined working profile allows it to complement other impactors with different sizes and configurations within a comprehensive surgical tray.
The manual design provides direct control over instrument placement and applied force. The operator can position the working end according to the requirements of the surgical field while using an appropriate manual technique. The 10 x 13mm size should be selected based on the intended application and required contact area rather than as a substitute for procedure-specific clinical guidance.
Proper instrument processing is essential for reusable surgical instrumentation. After use, the impactor should be cleaned thoroughly according to the healthcare facility’s validated cleaning procedures. Attention should be given to the working area, guard, shaft, and other accessible surfaces where biological material or surgical debris may remain.
Following cleaning, the instrument should be inspected for visible residue, deformation, corrosion, surface damage, or excessive wear. The guarded section and 10 x 13mm working area should be checked carefully to ensure the instrument remains suitable for its intended function. Damaged or excessively worn instruments should be evaluated according to established facility procedures.
Sterilization should be carried out using a validated method compatible with the instrument and consistent with applicable manufacturer instructions and healthcare facility protocols. Proper cleaning, inspection, sterilization, handling, and storage help maintain the condition and reliability of reusable surgical instruments.
The 8 1/2″ Guarded Impactor 10 x 13mm combines a broad working size with a guarded configuration and practical overall length. It is a useful addition to professional orthopedic instrument sets where controlled manual bone handling and impaction are required.
Key Features:
- 8 1/2-inch overall length
- 10 x 13mm working dimensions
- Guarded impactor configuration
- Designed for controlled bone impaction
- Suitable for bone handling and positioning
- Broad defined working area
- Practical surgical reach
- Direct manual operation
- Suitable for orthopedic and trauma instrument sets
- Useful for reconstructive surgical applications
- Reusable surgical instrument design
- Supports routine cleaning, inspection, and sterilization
Product Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Guarded Impactor 10 x 13mm (8 1/2″) |
| Instrument Type | Guarded Bone Impactor |
| Overall Length | 8 1/2 inches |
| Working Size | 10 x 13mm |
| Configuration | Guarded |
| Primary Function | Bone handling, positioning, and impaction |
| Application | Orthopedic and surgical procedures |
| Specialty | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Operation | Manual |
| Working Profile | Guarded, broad |
| Reusable | Yes, subject to proper processing |
| Sterilization | Follow validated facility protocols |
| Construction | Surgical instrument construction |
| Condition | Professional surgical instrument |
FAQs
1. What is the Guarded Bone Impactor used for?
It is designed for controlled bone handling, positioning, and manual impaction during appropriate orthopedic and related surgical procedures.
2. What does 10 x 13mm refer to?
The 10 x 13mm measurement refers to the specified dimensions of the impactor’s working area.
3. What does guarded mean in this instrument?
Guarded refers to the instrument’s specialized working configuration, which incorporates a guard around the designated working area.
4. Is this impactor suitable for orthopedic surgery?
Yes. It is designed for inclusion in orthopedic and related surgical instrument sets requiring controlled bone manipulation or impaction.
5. Why is the instrument 8 1/2 inches long?
The 8 1/2-inch length provides practical working reach while maintaining direct manual handling and control.
6. Can the Guarded Impactor be reused?
Yes, when it is properly cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and maintained according to validated healthcare facility procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions.
7. How should this impactor be sterilized?
It should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected before sterilization using a validated process appropriate for the instrument.
8. What should be inspected before reuse?
Inspect the working area, guard, shaft, and overall instrument for residue, deformation, corrosion, damage, or excessive wear.
