Wire Cutter spring action 15cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled cutting of surgical wire and small-diameter fixation wire in operative settings. Common uses include trimming cerclage and ligature wire, sternal wire management during cardiothoracic procedures, and cutting exposed ends of external fixation or fixation devices in orthopedic and trauma surgery. The tool enables precise one-handed cuts near bone, implants, or soft tissue while maintaining tactile feedback for fine control.

Design & Configuration

The spring-action geometry automatically reopens the handles after each cut, reducing hand fatigue and increasing efficiency during repetitive tasks. The 15 cm overall length balances reach and tactile control, allowing access in relatively confined operative fields while keeping the cutting point visible. Precision-cutting jaws provide a shearing action optimized for clean, consistent cuts of wire with minimal deformation of the cut end.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: spring-action wire cutter
• Length: 15 cm
• Configuration: spring-action handles for automatic reopening
• Tip/jaw: precision cutting jaws for surgical wire
• Typical use: cerclage, sternal and fixation wire trimming
• Reusable: intended for repeated clinical use and sterilization

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-ground cutting edges to maintain performance through repeated use. The spring mechanism is integrated into the handle assembly to provide reliable automatic reopening. The instrument is compatible with standard decontamination and sterilization processes for reusable surgical instruments.

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