Kuentscher Nail Driver w/pin 21cm

Clinical Application

Designed for use in trauma and orthopedic procedures that employ Küntscher-style intramedullary nails, this driver provides controlled delivery and retrieval of straight intramedullary implants in long bones such as the femur and tibia. The integrated pin allows secure engagement with the nail’s proximal eye or notch, enabling stable rotational control during insertion and facilitating extraction when required.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s 21 cm shaft length balances reach with tactile feedback, giving surgeons sufficient working length for standard intramedullary techniques while maintaining control at the handle. The driver terminates in a precision-machined engagement feature sized for Küntscher-type nails; the supplementary pin secures the nail to the driver to prevent disengagement during impaction or to permit controlled extraction. The handle geometry is designed to transfer axial force efficiently and to be compatible with mallet impaction when necessary.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Intramedullary nail driver
• Pattern / model: Kuentscher Nail Driver
• Configuration: Includes retaining/extraction pin (w/pin)
• Length: 21 cm overall shaft length
• Typical use: Placement and removal of Küntscher-style nails in long-bone fixation
• Material: Stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The driver is precision-machined to ensure a secure fit with Küntscher nails and to withstand repeated use and sterilization cycles. Reusable design intended for standard hospital reprocessing, including steam autoclave sterilization.

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