Tecomet, Inc.
115 Eames Street
Wilmington, MA 01887

Toll Free: 888.287.0400
Phone: 978.642.2400
Fax: 978.658.4334
Email: sales@tecomet.com
Website: www.tecomet.com
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Wire Tighteners
Unit of Measure
Items Wire Tighteners
46618
Wire Tightener 		Corwin Wire Twister with Carbide Inserts
46582
Corwin Wire Twister with Carbide Inserts 		Spinal Wire Tighteners
46619
Loute Wire Tightener 		Jet Wire Twister
49810
Jet Wire Twister
Description N/A N/A Saves time by semi-automatically twisting soft wire. N/A Useful for cerclage work in deep and restricted areas. Disassembles easily for cleaning. N/A This time-saving instrument twists wire quickly and smoothly.

The Tecomet® Jet Wire Twister is designed to provide fast, smooth and even twisting of soft wire, saving time in the O.R. Now available for the first time in stainless steel. Suitable for the entire range of cerclage wire.
Length N/A 4-3/4 in N/A 6-1/4 in N/A 8-1/2 in N/A 11 in
Maximum Capacity (Cerclage Wire) N/A N/A N/A 1.5 mm17 gauge N/A
Tip Width N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 mm
Material N/A N/A N/A N/A Stainless Steel
Handle Shape N/A N/A N/A N/A T-Handle
How to Use N/A N/A
  1. Wrap wire around bone and position ends next to each other.
  2. Grasp both ends of wire with jaws.
  3. Engage the ratchet to enforce solid clamping.
  4. Stabilize wiring site.
  5. Pull back on center ring repeatedly until wire has reached desired tension.
  6. Disengage ratchet.
 		N/A
  1. Loosen both knobs by turning counterclockwise until center pin disappears from view.
  2. Pass wire around bone and feed both ends into center hole at the tip.
  3. Use Wire Pulling Forceps (46637) to pull ends through and hold wire taut while pushing the instrument close to the bone.
  4. Turn lower (distal) knob clockwise to lock wire in place. Then turn upper (proximal) knob clockwise to pull in remaining slack from wire.
  5. Balance instrument in one hand and rotate it with the other hand until resistance is felt. Then hold tightener shaft tight and turn lower (distal) knob clockwise until wire is cut.
 		N/A
  1. Wrap wire around bone and position ends next to each other.
  2. Grasp both ends of wire with jaw.
  3. Engage the ratchet to enforce solid clamping.
  4. Stabilize wiring site.
  5. Pull back on t-handle repeatedly until wire has reached desired tension.
  6. Disengage ratchet.
Note N/A N/A N/A Hold instrument straight (do not tilt) while tightening. N/A Jaws can be customized.