Bolt Cutter: Pin Cutting Made Simple Product Information Sheet

Bolt Cutter

The Bolt Cutter: Pin Cutting Made Simple The Bolt Cutter is designed to cut 4.5 mm and 5.0 mm diameter Schanz screws and Steinmann pins easily and smoothly. It is particularly useful for external fixation applications. With little effort, the Bolt Cutter shears fixation pins with- in 5 mm of the clamp, and does not create burrs.

Handle with 13 mm ring wrench

Handle with 24 mm ring wrench

Bolt Cutter Head

The Bolt Cutter consists of three components: The Bolt Cutter Heads are manufactured of hardened stainless steel. This results in a strong • Two Bolt Cutter Handles [391.78 and 391.79] instrument with wear-resistant cutting edges • Bolt Cutter Head [391.73, 74, 771]. and good corrosion resistance. The Bolt Cutter The mechanical advantage gained by the long Heads are available in three sizes [391.73, 74], handles reduces the force necessary to cut large including an extra long head for cutting diameter pins. 5.0 mm diameter fixation pins [391.771].

Original Instruments and Implants of the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation — AO ASIF Bolt Cutter

How to Use the Bolt Cutter The Bolt Cutter cuts fixation pins 5 mm above the end of the cutter head. The cut is accomplished with a single, smooth motion.

End of Retractable Knurled Sleeve Cutter Head Lock Nut

Fig. 1 1. Select the proper Bolt Cutter Head. Check that the knurled sleeve nut is totally closed and locked; the teeth of the retractable lock must engage the notches of the nut.

Correct Alignment Incorrect Alignment

2. Check that the sleeve is in the neutral position so that 3. Attach the handle with 24 mm ring wrench to the the hole in the bolt cutter head is concentric with the Bolt Cutter Head and place over the pin to be cut. hole in the body. If necessary, turn the Slide the Bolt Cutter Head down the pin to the 13 mm hex nut of the Bolt Cutter Head until the ball desired cutting level. stop slides into place and the holes align.

90°-120°

4. Position the handle with 13 mm ring wrench on the 5. With a firm grip, move the handles toward each 13 mm hex nut at a 90–120° angle to the opposing other to cut the pin. handle. The handle with 13 mm ring wrench must be angled upwards and away from the handle with 24 mm ring wrench. Bolt Cutter

Care and Maintenance After each use, the Bolt Cutter Handles and Bolt Cutter Head should be cleaned and lubricated. Regular lubrication is critical to ensure reliable function of the Bolt Cutter Heads. The Bolt Cutter Head must be reassembled properly to ensure proper cutting action and prevent damage to the cutting edges. The cutting edges should be periodically inspected for wear or damage.

Sleeve Knurled Groove Sleeve Nut Body Ball Stop

1. To disassemble, first check that the holes in the Body Screw Sleeve sleeve and body are aligned. Then retract the lock on the body of the Bolt Cutter Head and complete- Fig. 2 ly unscrew the knurled sleeve nut.

2. Remove the sleeve. Using a mild detergent and soft 3. Before autoclaving, lubricate the sleeve with bristled brush, thoroughly clean and rinse the several drops of Synthes Autoclavable Oil [519.97], component parts. and reassemble. The sleeve must be adequately lubricated to ensure smooth cutting.

Align

4. To reassemble, align the long groove of the sleeve 5. Retract the lock and tighten the nut. Lock the sleeve with the screw on the body of the Bolt Cutter Head. so that the teeth of the lock engage the notches of The ball stop will slide into the corresponding groove the knurled sleeve nut. Autoclave the Bolt Cutter (inside the body), ensuring proper alignment. Head following the guidelines provided in AO ASIF Instrumentation: Manual of Use and Care. Bolt Cutter

Ordering Information

Bolt Cutter Handles 391.78 13 mm width across flats 391.79 24 mm width across flats

Bolt Cutter Heads 391.73 For 4.5 mm Fixation Pins 391.74 For 5.0 mm Fixation Pins 391.771 For 5.0 mm Fixation Pins, extra long

Additionally Available Items 519.97 Autoclavable Oil 900.55 Bolt Cutter Wrap

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