Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer w/ Guide Excellent Condition

Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer w/ Guide Excellent Condition

• Model: 357.25
• 357.22 Guide

The Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer with Guide (357.22) is a surgical instrument used primarily for extraction tasks, particularly in orthopedic trauma or revision surgery. It couples with a Hammer Guide (part 357.22) which helps align the force from the slide hammer into the extraction assembly of a femoral nail or similar implant. By using this guided setup, the surgeon or assistant can deliver controlled blows to extract or loosen implants from bone, reducing the risk of misaligned forces that could damage surrounding bone or soft tissue.

The slide hammer is typically a weighted device that slides along a shaft; the user grips it and slides the hammer portion back and forth, creating momentum to deliver a pulling force when it strikes a stop or engages a guide. The Guide (357.22) ensures that this force is transmitted along the correct axis, keeping everything aligned with the implant’s extraction mechanism (often via an extraction screw or other adapter). This improves safety, minimizes risk of bending or damaging implants, and assists in precise, efficient removal in tight anatomical or surgical exposure situations.

From a practical standpoint, the Slide Hammer with Guide is a robust instrument, built to withstand repeated high‑force usage. Surgeons must ensure that the hammer guide and slide hammer are well‑maintained: check for smooth motion (no binding), secure connections, no damage to threads on extraction screws, etc. The strike or kinetic energy delivered must be controlled—too light and extraction fails; too forceful or misaligned and there’s risk to the implant or patient. Also, as with all reusable surgical instruments, sterilization, inspection (for wear, cracks, possibly metal fatigue), and compatibility with the specific nail or implant system are key.

This item is used and in excellent condition.