Tendon Instruments
Tendon instruments are used to hold, pass, weave and harvest tendons during tendon repair and transfer. Gentle, secure handling helps protect the tendon and its blood supply. Medfort makes a full range of tendon forceps, passers and strippers (codes SI-081601 to SI-081621).
Where they are used
They are used in hand surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic and sports surgery, and foot and ankle surgery.
Our range
- Tendon holding forceps: 1x2 teeth and smooth
- Tendon tunnelling forceps and malleable tendon passer
- Tendon interlacing forceps
- Tendon stripper: for harvesting tendon grafts
Material and finish
All instruments in this category are made from surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards, imported from Germany, Japan and France. Each piece is heat-treated to the right hardness for its job, then polished to a satin finish that reduces glare under theatre lights. Joints are fitted by hand so they move smoothly without play, and every instrument is checked before it is packed.
How to choose
Holding forceps with 1x2 teeth grip the tendon end firmly, while smooth forceps are gentler. Tunnelling forceps and passers draw the tendon through tissue in tendon transfers. Interlacing forceps weave one tendon through another, and the stripper harvests tendon grafts such as palmaris longus.
Quality control
Every Medfort instrument passes several checks before it leaves our workshop. We check the hardness after heat treatment, inspect jaws, teeth and serrations for correct alignment, test that ratchets lock and release smoothly, and look for any surface defects. Finished instruments are passivated to improve corrosion resistance, then cleaned, marked and packed.
Care and sterilization
Rinse instruments straight after use so blood and tissue do not dry on. Open all joints, then clean them by hand or in a washer-disinfector with a neutral pH detergent. Rinse, dry thoroughly and lubricate hinges with instrument milk. All items are suitable for standard steam sterilization (autoclave). Inspect them regularly, and repair or replace any that are worn or damaged.
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
Is the tendon passer malleable? Yes. It can be bent to follow the route of the transfer.
What is the tendon stripper used for? It is used to harvest tendon grafts through a small incision.
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.
