Nail Extracting Hook shaft 37cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended to engage and extract retained nails, linear metallic foreign bodies or similar hardware during orthopedic and trauma procedures. The long shaft allows the surgeon to reach deeper wound sites or intramedullary regions while maintaining controlled traction on the nail or object. It is commonly used during hardware removal, debridement of penetrating injuries, and procedures where a precise hooked engagement of an exposed nail is required.

Design & Configuration

The extended 37 cm shaft provides additional reach and mechanical advantage in deep or narrow surgical fields, reducing the need for extended exposure. A slim shaft profile minimizes soft-tissue displacement when advancing toward the target, while the hooked tip geometry permits secure engagement of the exposed end or edge of a nail for controlled extraction. The straight shaft supports accurate alignment and force transfer from the handle to the tip, enabling gradual, controlled traction during removal.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Nail extracting hook
• Model / pattern: shaft 37 cm
• Configuration: long shaft with hooked tip
• Length: 37 cm
• Tip pattern: hook for engaging nail ends or linear foreign bodies
• Typical use: orthopedic and trauma nail/hardware extraction
• Material: surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: sterilizable for multiple uses

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated sterilization cycles. The shaft and tip are precision-formed to retain tip geometry and strength under traction. Designed for reusable clinical use and compatibility with standard sterilization methods such as steam autoclaving.

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