Wire Guides & Extension Bows

Wire Guides and Extension Bows

Wire guides and extension bows are accessories for skeletal traction with Kirschner wires and Steinmann pins. The bow holds the wire under tension and connects it to the traction cord, so the pull is applied evenly through the bone. Medfort makes wire guides, traction bows and tensioning accessories.

Where they are used

They are used in orthopedic and trauma wards, fracture management, skeletal traction of the femur and tibia, and field hospitals.

Our range

• Wire guides
• Extension bows: Kirschner wire traction bows
• Tensioning accessories

Material and finish

Orthopedic and bone instruments are made from hardened surgical grade stainless steel, so they keep their edge and their shape under heavy force. Compound action patterns multiply hand pressure for easier cutting. Tungsten carbide (TC) inserts are used on selected cutters and pliers for a longer working life. Handles are shaped for a firm, comfortable grip, even with wet gloves, and the satin finish reduces glare under theatre lights.

How to choose

A Kirschner wire bow tensions the thin wire so it stays rigid and can carry the traction load. Choose a bow size that fits the width of the limb with room to spare. Wire guides help place the wire accurately and protect soft tissue during insertion.

Quality control

Every bone instrument is checked for hardness after heat treatment. Cutting edges are test-cut, jaws are checked for alignment, and springs and joints are tested for smooth action. Finished instruments are passivated, cleaned and packed.

Sharpening and repair

Cutting instruments such as osteotomes, chisels, rasps and rongeurs lose their edge with use, and a blunt edge needs more force and gives a less precise cut. We can resharpen and recondition Medfort bone instruments, and we can also advise on how often to service them. Keeping a spare of your most-used patterns means one can be sent for sharpening while the other stays in use.

Care and sterilization

Remove all bone fragments and tissue straight after use, especially from jaws, teeth and joints. Clean, dry and lubricate moving parts. All instruments are suitable for standard steam sterilization. Check cutting edges regularly and send them for sharpening when needed.

Ordering and custom sizes

You can order single instruments, mixed quantities or complete sets, and we supply hospitals, clinics, distributors and government tenders. If you need a pattern, length or size that is not listed, send us a drawing, a sample or a catalogue reference and we will quote for it. We also offer OEM and private label manufacturing, with your logo laser-etched on the instrument and your own packaging. Please contact us for prices, delivery times and shipping to your country.

Frequently asked questions

Why must the wire be tensioned? A thin Kirschner wire bends under load unless it is held under tension by the bow.

Do you supply Steinmann pins? Please contact us for pins and wires.

Why choose Medfort

• Manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan, the world's centre of surgical instrument making
• Surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards
• ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE marked manufacturing
• OEM and private label manufacturing available
• Single instruments, bulk orders and complete sets

Need a quote, a custom size or a complete set? Email [email protected] or call +92 349 0444976.