Clinical Application
Provides an external extension and anchoring point for Kirschner wires (K-wires) during orthopedic procedures. Commonly used to convert percutaneous pins into a stable traction or fixation point, the device helps maintain reduction, permit controlled distraction, and facilitate attachment of weights, temporary frames, or soft-tissue supports during fracture management and pinning procedures in the hand, wrist, forearm and other small-bone applications.
Design & Configuration
The bow geometry creates lateral clearance from the skin and soft tissues while giving a rigid, easy-to-grasp extension for clamping or connection to traction assemblies. The length provides working reach and improved leverage for maintaining alignment and for connecting to external components without crowding the operative field. The ends are configured to engage K-wires or pin clamps securely, allowing straightforward placement and removal during intraoperative use or postoperative traction.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Kirschner extension bow
- Pattern / model: Extension bow
- Configuration: Bow-shaped extension for use with K-wires and traction assemblies
- Length: 270 mm
- Typical surgical use: External anchoring/traction for percutaneous pin fixation and fracture management
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Designed for repeated sterilization cycles
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide the rigidity required for traction and fixation tasks. The construction is intended for routine sterilization and reuse in accordance with facility protocols; smooth finishes facilitate cleaning and corrosion resistance under normal sterilization conditions.
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