V. Mueller AU19090 ENT Schuknecht Wire Crimper Narrow Jaws 3-1/8"

V. Mueller AU19090 Schuknecht Wire Crimper | 3-1/8" Narrow Jaws | Stainless Steel | ENT

The V. Mueller AU19090 Schuknecht Wire Crimper is a premier microsurgical instrument designed for the final, critical stage of stapes surgery. Specifically engineered for the Schuknecht technique, these forceps are used to crimp the wire loop of a stapes prosthesis onto the long process of the incus.

Forged from high-tempered surgical stainless steel, the AU19090 features ultra-narrow jaws that provide the surgeon with maximum visibility under the operative microscope. This design ensures that the wire loop can be closed with absolute tactile feedback, securing the prosthesis without causing pressure necrosis or mechanical trauma to the fragile ossicular chain.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: V. Mueller (Cardinal Health)

• Model / REF: AU19090

• Product Type: Schuknecht Wire Crimping Forceps

• Specialty: Otology / Neurotology (ENT)

• Working Length: 3-1/8 Inches (7.9 cm)

• Jaw Configuration: Narrow Profile / Microsurgical

• Material: Premium Surgical Stainless Steel

• Reusability: Fully Reusable / Autoclavable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Narrow Jaw Geometry: The specialized narrow profile of the Schuknecht jaws allows for deeper access into the middle ear cavity. This reduces the footprint of the instrument in the surgical field, ensuring the surgeon maintains a clear line of sight to the incudostapedial joint.

• Calibrated Tactile Control: The 3-1/8" working length provides a short, direct mechanical advantage. This allows the surgeon to feel the exact moment the wire loop meets the bone, facilitating a "snug" fit that is essential for effective sound conduction.

• Atraumatic Performance: Unlike standard pliers, the AU19090 jaws are hones to apply uniform, parallel pressure. This prevents the wire from twisting or "springing" during the crimping process, which could otherwise displace the prosthesis from the oval window.

• Ergonomic Design: The handle-to-tip ratio is optimized for use through an ear speculum. The balanced weight ensures steady, tremor-free manipulation during the highest-stakes portion of the procedure.

• V. Mueller Metallurgy: The high-grade stainless steel construction ensures the jaws remain perfectly aligned and the hinge remains smooth through years of high-frequency sterilization and clinical use.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Condition: Used – Excellent Clinical Condition.

• Integrity: This instrument has been meticulously inspected for jaw parallelism and hinge tension. The narrow crimping surfaces are smooth, free of pitting, and perfectly aligned, ensuring 100% functional readiness for otologic microsurgery.

• Professional Processing: Primis Medical utilizes an extensive cleaning and disinfection protocol for all pre-owned surgical assets. Our staff, with over 25 years of experience, ensures that each instrument meets AAMI and manufacturer standards for hospital readiness.

• Regulatory Compliance: As a Class II surgical instrument, the sale of this item is subject to FDA regulation. We will verify your status as an authorized medical purchaser prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Due to the delicate nature of the narrow jaws, this instrument will be shipped with a protective tip-guard in a reinforced, custom-padded container to ensure safe arrival.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.