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Wire crimpers designed for bending or tightening metallic wires and/or plastic cords or bands to anatomic parts and/or prostheses and implants during surgical procedures. These crimpers are typically a forceps-like, handheld, manual instrument with jaws conformed to manipulate wires and/or flexible pins or bands. Dedicated surgical crimpers are available for use in orthopedic (e.g., cerclage), middle-ear, and nasal procedures.
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