Tecomet, Inc.
115 Eames Street
Wilmington, MA 01887

Toll Free: 888.287.0400
Phone: 978.642.2400
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Wire Tighteners and Twisters
Unit of Measure
Items Wire Tighteners and Twisters
69846
Wire Twister and Tightener 		Wire Pulling Forceps
46637
Wire Pulling Forceps 		Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts
48320
Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts 		Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts (48322)
48322
Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts 		Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts (48324)
48324
Wire Twisting Forceps with Carbide Inserts
Description N/A N/A Facilitates holding and pulling of pins and wires. N/A N/A N/A
Length N/A 6-1/4 in N/A 6-1/2 in N/A 6 in N/A 8 in N/A 7-1/4 in
Maximum Capacity N/A N/A 1 mm N/A N/A N/A
Tip Dimension N/A N/A N/A 3 mm N/A 4 mm N/A 6 mm
How to Use N/A Follow these easy steps to twist and tighten cerclage wire:
  1. Position wire around bone. Bend the ends of the wire slightly upwards.
  2. Feed both twisted wire ends through the tongue and groove jaw and push out and up through the jaw fenestration.
  3. Engage the ratchet. This will lock the wire in place. Turn the entire instrument, tightening the wire around the bone.
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Note N/A N/A N/A Carbide inserts provide a slide-proof grip on cerclage wire. Very useful in wiring femurs or greater trochanter. N/A Carbide inserts provide a slide-proof grip on cerclage wire. Very useful in wiring femurs or greater trochanter. N/A Carbide inserts provide a slide-proof grip on cerclage wire. Very useful in wiring femurs or greater trochanter.