Zimmer 5591-02 Bone Holding Forceps Orthopedic 11-1/2"

Zimmer Bone Holding Forceps | 11.5" Overall Length | 5591-02 | Excellent Condition

The Zimmer 5591-02 is a robust, heavy-duty orthopedic instrument designed for the stabilization and manipulation of large bone fragments during open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Measuring 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) in length, these forceps provide the significant mechanical advantage and extended reach required to securely grasp the femoral shaft, tibia, or humerus while maintaining a clear surgical field.

Constructed from high-tensile surgical stainless steel, the 5591-02 features a high-torque pivot and aggressive jaw serrations designed to "lock" onto cortical bone without slipping, even under significant physiological loads. This instrument is a staple in large-fragment trauma sets where anatomical alignment must be maintained during plate and screw placement.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Zimmer (Zimmer Biomet)

• Model / REF: 5591-02

• Product Type: Large Bone Holding Forceps

• Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.2 cm)

• Material: High-Carbon Surgical Stainless Steel

• Operation: Manual High-Leverage Squeeze

• Jaw Style: Serrated / High-Grip Bone Interface

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• 11.5-Inch High-Torque Leverage: The elongated handles allow the surgeon to apply massive clamping force with minimal effort. This is essential for reducing displaced fractures in dense cortical bone where smaller instruments might flex or lose purchase.

• Atraumatic High-Grip Serrations: The jaws are engineered with a specific serration pattern that maximizes surface area contact. This provides a secure "mechanical interlock" with the bone, preventing rotation during the drilling or tapping phases of fixation.

• Superior Reach & Visibility: The extended shaft allows the surgical team to manipulate bone from a distance, keeping hands and instrument handles out of the primary line of sight—critical for both direct visualization and C-arm fluoroscopy.

• Zimmer Industrial Forging: Built to the rigorous standards of Zimmer Biomet, the 5591-02 maintains its pivot-point alignment and structural rigidity through years of high-stress clinical use and repeated sterilization.

• Balanced Ergonomics: Despite its size, the instrument is balanced to reduce hand fatigue during prolonged reconstructive procedures, providing smooth, predictable opening and closing.

Applications

• Orthopedic Trauma: Reduction and stabilization of femoral, tibial, and humeral shaft fractures.

• Total Joint Arthroplasty: Bone handling and exposure during complex revision hip or knee surgery.

• Reconstructive Surgery: Maintaining alignment during large-segment osteotomies or bone grafting.

• General Orthopedics: Any large-bone procedure requiring a "third hand" to maintain compression or distracted alignment.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Limited Use – Excellent Condition.

• Maintenance: This instrument is in "like-new" condition, showing minimal to no signs of prior clinical use. The pivot is fluid with zero lateral "play," the serrations are sharp and pristine, and the stainless steel finish is free of any pitting or oxidation.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical instrumentation and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all Zimmer orthopedic tools are function-verified and ultrasonically cleaned prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced, heavy-duty packaging to ensure the 11.5-inch stainless steel frame and specialized jaws arrive in factory-standard condition.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.