7 Front & Side Wire Cutter TC cap 1.6mm

Controlled Front-and-Side Wire Cutting for Surgical Workflows

The 7" Front & Side Wire Cutter TC cap 1.6mm is a surgical cutter designed for front- and side-cutting of wire within its 1.6mm functional size. Its 7" overall length provides a practical balance of reach and hand control during instrument handling, while the tungsten carbide coating supports a durable cutting interface. Suitable for general surgery and orthopedic workflows, this cutter helps teams manage wire-cutting tasks through a purpose-built instrument profile that supports access, positioning, and clear visualization of the working area. Its front-and-side configuration also allows the operator to approach wire from the orientation best suited to the task.

Use Cases

• Cutting wire from the front during general surgery instrument workflows.
• Approaching and cutting wire from the side when surrounding access or positioning favors a lateral orientation.
• Supporting orthopedic wire-management tasks where a dedicated cutter is appropriate for wire up to the named 1.6mm functional size.
• Using the 7" profile to provide practical reach while maintaining controlled manual handling.
• Managing wire-cutting steps in specialty-neutral surgical setups across general surgery and orthopedic applications.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the front and side cutting areas, including the tungsten carbide-coated interface, for damage, debris, or irregular wear before use.
• Handle the cutter to avoid impacts or contact with other instruments that could affect the cutting surfaces.
• Store the instrument in a protected position to help prevent damage to the cutting edges.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.