Tendon Passer

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.

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.

Walton Cartilage Clamp slightly curved, 8" (20.0 cm) Walton Cartilage Clamp is a specialized instrument made for use in surgical procedures that require manipulation of cartilage. This clamp is ideally suited for repairs of torn cartilage such as meniscal repairs. This clamp features ring handles and jaws with a narrow space between and teeth that allows it to effectively grip the cartilage without causing damage. Additionally this clamp features a slight curve which allows it to mirror the curvature of certain regions of the body making it better able to explore without causing stab wounds.

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.