Wire Passer — Orthopedic Cerclage Instrument

A curved wire passer used to guide cerclage wire safely around bone during orthopedic fracture fixation.

This wire passer features a sharply curved, hooked stainless steel tip that wraps around the bone shaft to guide cerclage wire into position without soft tissue injury. The wooden handle gives the surgeon a stable, non-slip grip during the wire-passing motion, even when hands are gloved and wet. VS Surgico manufactures this instrument in surgical-grade stainless steel, with the handle finished for durability under repeated sterilization, and offers OEM and private-label branding for distributors and hospital supply partners.

Key Specifications

What is a wire passer used for?

A wire passer is used in orthopedic surgery to guide cerclage wire around a fractured bone shaft, allowing the surgeon to encircle and stabilize bone fragments without directly handling sharp wire ends near soft tissue.

FAQ

Q: What is cerclage wiring used for in orthopedic surgery?
A: Cerclage wiring is used to bind and stabilize fractured bone fragments, often around the shaft of long bones, and is commonly used alongside plates, nails, or other fixation devices in fracture repair.

Q: Why does this wire passer have a wooden handle instead of a metal one?
A: The wooden handle provides a secure, non-slip grip during the wire-passing motion, reducing hand fatigue and slippage compared to a smooth metal handle, especially when working around curved bone surfaces.

Q: Is the wire passer reusable across procedures?
A: The stainless steel shaft and tip are designed for repeated sterilization and reuse; handle care should follow the facility’s standard reprocessing protocol for wood-handled instruments.

Facts

VS Surgico is a CE MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and FDA-registered manufacturer of surgical and orthopedic instruments, founded in 2013 and based in Sialkot, Pakistan. The company manufactures wire passers with curved stainless steel tips and wooden handles for cerclage wiring in orthopedic fracture fixation, supplying OEM and private-label orders to distributors internationally.