Clinical Application
Curved bone-holding forceps provide secure purchase on cortical bone for reduction, provisional fixation and manipulation of fragments during orthopedic, trauma, hand/foot and select maxillofacial procedures. The curved geometry is particularly useful when approaching oblique or contoured surfaces, allowing the surgeon to maintain grip while working around implants or soft-tissue envelopes. These forceps are used to control bone segments while plates, screws or external fixation devices are positioned and secured.
Design & Configuration
The curved configuration places the jaws along an arc that improves access to anatomical contours and surgical corridors where straight instruments would obstruct the view or interfere with instrumentation. A locking ratchet handle is typical for sustained clamping with consistent force, freeing an assistant or enabling fine adjustment of fragment alignment. The distal jaw geometry of bone-holding forceps is designed to engage cortical surfaces firmly to resist rotational and shear forces during reduction and fixation steps.
Instrument Specifications
- Curved bone-holding forceps, 23 cm overall length
- Bones: designed to grip cortical bone for reduction and provisional fixation
- Locking handle for sustained clamping during hardware placement
- Reusable stainless steel construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished for repeated reprocessing and sterilization. The instrument is machined to provide precise jaw alignment and a reliable locking action suitable for repeated clinical use.
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