Slotted Mallet for Nail Extractor

Clinical Application

Designed to deliver controlled axial impact to a nail extractor during orthopedic hardware removal. The slotted head accepts the extractor tang so surgeons can apply straight-line blows to dislodge intramedullary nails, broken hardware, or other implanted fixation devices. It is commonly used in trauma and revision procedures where reliable, repeatable extraction force is required; proper alignment and fluoroscopic control are recommended during nail extraction to protect surrounding bone and soft tissue.

Design & Configuration

The slotted head geometry secures the extractor shank in the slot, centering the transfer of kinetic energy along the implant axis and reducing lateral slipping or off-center loading. This focused force delivery helps minimize damage to the extractor and implant interface and improves the predictability of extraction maneuvers. The handle is configured to permit a controlled, single-handed strike while maintaining alignment; mass distribution of the head is chosen to produce a short, impulse-style blow rather than prolonged swinging impact.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Surgical mallet
• Pattern / model: Slotted mallet for nail extractor
• Configuration: Slotted head to accept extractor tang and deliver axial strikes
• Typical surgical use: Removal of intramedullary nails and orthopedic hardware
• Material / construction: Stainless steel construction
• Reusable: Reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel appropriate for reusable instruments. The machined slot and head surfaces provide durable contact points for repeated use and reprocessing. The design supports routine high-level sterilization and inspection between cases to maintain functional integrity.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy