Wolff Plaster Cast Breaker 24cm

Clinical Application

Provides controlled mechanical disruption of hardened plaster and fiber-based casts to create fracture lines for subsequent separation and removal. Typically used by orthopaedic technicians, emergency department staff, and ambulatory surgery personnel when initial cast fragmentation is required before using cast saws and spreaders. It is intended for use on limb casts (arm, leg) where creating a predictable break in the cast material improves safety and reduces procedure time.

Design & Configuration

The compact 24 cm length balances reachable access around joints with leverage for effective force transfer. The hand-held, single-piece breaker head concentrates impact energy to the cast matrix to produce a localized fracture without the need for powered tools. This geometry helps the clinician produce controlled break lines and reduces the need for repeated forceful strikes, improving efficiency during cast removal procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Plaster cast breaker
• Pattern / model: Wolff
• Configuration: Hand-held, single-piece breaker head
• Length: 24 cm
• Typical use: Mechanical fragmentation of plaster and fiberglass casts for removal
• Material: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and standard sterilization processes. The robust one-piece construction provides durability under repetitive mechanical loading and aids straightforward decontamination between procedures.

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