State-of-the-Art Surgical Instruments for Outpatient Joint Replacement
Surgical Disposables
Operativ top-of-the-line pins are used in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and Uni Knee Replacements (UKR) to effectively stabilize and hold cutting blocks to bone. (Lindsay, et al., Sources of Error in Total Knee Replacement: The Use of Standard Fixation Pins vs Precision Pins for Placement of Cutting Blocks) These pins eliminate many errors inherent in traditional surgical methods.
Universal Pins
- Made from the highest quality surgical grade stainless steel
- Sterile pins are offered 2 per pack and 5 packs per box.
Precision Pins
- Sharp tips prevent skiving
- Threaded pins retain bone and leave smaller hole than drill bits.
- Can be accurately replaced for recuts
- Improved stability
- Reduced risk of fracture
Fluted Pins
- Sharp tips prevent skiving.
- Smooth outer surface and precision sizing help prevent binding and reduce metal shavings.
- Low profile flutes preserve bone and reduce fracture risk.
- Sterile fluted pins are offered 2 per pack and 5 packs per box.
Stop Pins
- Stable, accurate placement of cutting blocks
- Decreased need for exposure
- Reduced stress risers
- Sharp tip and beveled stop improve precision and stability.
Smooth Pins
- Smooth outer surface and precision sizing help prevent binding in cutting blocks and reduce metal shavings.
- Sharp tip improves precision and reduces skiving.
Batteries
Operativ EtO packaging and sterilization are validated, documented and fully compliant with FDA standards.
Instruments
Retractors
The MIS retractors are designed specifically for the tibial anatomy and to protect the MCL, PCL, vascular structures and the Posterior Lateral Complex. Blunted tips provide the ability to fit around the proximal tibia for ease of use and protection from piercing the bone, while contoured edges are soft tissue friendly.
- Blunt round tips mimic a periosteal elevator and protect the bone.
- The bent retractor allows the assistant’s hand to be out of the way of the surgeon.
- The tip angle of the straight retractor slides perfectly down the back of the tibia to protect the PCL and posterior vascular structures.
