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The Kern Bone Holding Forceps 13″ With Ratchet B Med OR Grade Orthopedic Instrument is an OR Grade orthopedic surgical instrument designed for controlled grasping and stabilization of bone during orthopedic, trauma, and reconstructive procedures. Its extended 13-inch length provides useful reach when working around deeper anatomical structures, making it suitable for procedures where longer-handled bone-holding forceps are preferred.
The instrument incorporates a ratchet locking mechanism that allows the surgeon to maintain a firm grip on the bone without continuously applying manual pressure. This can help provide greater control during positioning, alignment, reduction, and manipulation of bone fragments. The locking feature also supports consistent handling during procedures requiring temporary stabilization.
The Kern-style bone holding design is intended for secure engagement of bone while minimizing unnecessary instrument movement. It can be used in a variety of orthopedic applications, including fracture reduction, trauma surgery, bone fixation preparation, and other procedures requiring controlled bone manipulation. The 13-inch working profile can be particularly useful when additional reach is required.
Constructed for professional surgical environments, the forceps are typically manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, providing strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with routine surgical instrument care. The robust construction makes the instrument suitable for repeated professional use when properly maintained and reprocessed.
The ergonomic handle and ratchet system are designed to support controlled operation during demanding orthopedic procedures. A secure locking mechanism can help maintain the selected grip position while the surgeon performs other surgical steps. Proper instrument handling, cleaning, inspection, lubrication where applicable, and validated sterilization procedures are essential for maintaining performance and service life.
The Kern Bone Holding Forceps 13″ With Ratchet is a practical addition to orthopedic and trauma instrument sets, particularly for surgical teams requiring a long-reach bone-holding instrument with a locking grip. Its combination of extended length, controlled grasping, and durable construction makes it suitable for hospitals, orthopedic operating rooms, trauma centers, and surgical instrument collections.
Key Features
- OR Grade orthopedic bone holding forceps
- Extended 13-inch overall length for increased surgical reach
- Integrated ratchet mechanism for controlled locking
- Designed for secure bone grasping and stabilization
- Suitable for orthopedic and trauma procedures
- Useful for fracture reduction and bone manipulation
- Supports controlled positioning of bone fragments
- Durable surgical-grade stainless steel construction
- Designed for repeated professional surgical use
- Compatible with validated sterilization procedures
- Ergonomic design supports controlled instrument handling
- Suitable for orthopedic surgical instrument sets
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Kern Bone Holding Forceps 13″ With Ratchet |
| Instrument Type | Bone Holding Forceps |
| Design | Kern Style |
| Overall Length | 13 Inches |
| Locking Mechanism | Ratchet |
| Primary Function | Bone Grasping, Holding & Stabilization |
| Surgical Specialty | Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery |
| Common Applications | Fracture Reduction, Bone Manipulation & Surgical Stabilization |
| Construction | Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Sterilization | Compatible with validated sterilization procedures |
| Intended Use | Professional Surgical Use |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are Kern Bone Holding Forceps used for?
Kern Bone Holding Forceps are used to grasp, hold, stabilize, and manipulate bone during orthopedic and trauma surgical procedures.
2. What is the advantage of the 13-inch length?
The 13-inch length provides extended reach, which can be useful when accessing deeper surgical areas or when additional distance between the surgeon’s hand and the operative site is preferred.
3. Does this Kern bone holding forceps have a ratchet?
Yes. This model features a ratchet locking mechanism designed to maintain a controlled grip on the bone during surgical manipulation.
4. What procedures can use Kern Bone Holding Forceps?
They may be used in orthopedic and trauma procedures involving fracture reduction, bone positioning, stabilization, and controlled bone manipulation.
5. Are these forceps reusable?
Yes. They are designed as reusable surgical instruments and should be properly cleaned, inspected, maintained, and sterilized according to applicable facility protocols.
6. What material are Kern Bone Holding Forceps made from?
They are typically manufactured from durable surgical-grade stainless steel suitable for professional surgical environments.
7. Are Kern Bone Holding Forceps suitable for orthopedic instrument sets?
Yes. Their long-reach design and ratchet locking mechanism make them suitable for inclusion in orthopedic, trauma, fracture reduction, and general bone-handling instrument sets.