Tabb for hook end Intramed/nail

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed for use in intramedullary nailing and related orthopedic procedures where a firm, low-profile hook is required to engage an implant or bone fragment. Common intraoperative tasks include engaging the end of a nail for repositioning or extraction, controlling or retrieving guide wires or broken hardware fragments, and assisting fracture reduction in limited-exposure or percutaneous approaches. The hook tip is particularly useful where direct finger access is restricted and a controlled purchase on metal or bone is needed.

Design & Configuration

The single hook geometry provides a focused contact point to securely catch or lever an implant end without excessive bulk in the surgical field. A slim shaft and compact tip profile allow use through small incisions and along narrow intramedullary canals. An ergonomically shaped handle gives the surgeon tactile feedback and controlled manual force for delicate maneuvers such as teasing a nail free, seating a distal fragment, or retrieving a component. The simple hook configuration minimizes soft-tissue entanglement while allowing precise directional control.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Tabb for hook end Intramed/nail
• Configuration: Single-ended hook tip for implant or bone engagement
• Typical use: Intramedullary nailing, implant manipulation and removal, limited-exposure reduction
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and corrosion resistance. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization to meet the needs of high-use orthopedic instrument sets. The simple construction facilitates cleaning and maintenance between procedures.

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