Spare pin only for traction tongs

Clinical Application

This spare pin is used to restore or replace the fastening element that secures traction tongs to the traction assembly. In clinical practice, replacement pins are kept on hand for cranial or skeletal traction setups (for example, skull tongs used in cervical traction or pins used in long‑bone traction assemblies) so that a worn, bent, or lost pin can be changed quickly to re-establish rigid fixation and maintain therapeutic traction without delay.

Design & Configuration

Replacement pins for traction tongs are simple, precision components whose geometry and fit determine the stability of the entire traction construct. Accurate seating and a secure engagement method (e.g., threaded engagement, press-fit, or captive retention depending on the tong design) prevent axial migration and resist shear forces encountered during traction. When selecting a spare pin, verify the head style and engagement mechanism used by your tong set to ensure proper seating and torque transfer; keeping manufacturer-matching spares reduces downtime and the risk of loosening during patient care.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Spare fixation pin for traction tongs
• Configuration: Single replacement pin for tong fastening
• Typical surgical use: Replacing worn or damaged pins in cranial or skeletal traction assemblies
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; intended for resterilization between uses

Material & Construction

The pin is manufactured from corrosion‑resistant surgical‑grade stainless steel to provide strength and durability under load and to withstand routine cleaning and sterilization. The simple, machined form facilitates inspection for wear or deformation and supports repeated reuse following appropriate reprocessing protocols.

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