Lindorf Plate Holding Instrument — Overview

The Lindorf Plate Holding Instrument (S27-182-20) is a specialized maxillofacial instrument used to hold and position bone fixation plates during internal fixation of facial fractures or orthognathic osteotomies, where plates and screws have largely replaced wire fixation for securing bone segments.

Why a Dedicated Plate-Holding Instrument

Modern maxillofacial fracture repair and orthognathic surgery commonly use titanium or stainless steel plates, secured with screws, to rigidly fix bone segments in their corrected position. Before screws can be placed, the plate needs to be held precisely against the bone surface in the correct position — a task that requires a dedicated holding instrument rather than a general-purpose forcep, since the plate must remain perfectly stationary while the surgeon drills and places each screw.

Clinical Use

This instrument is used in maxillofacial fracture fixation and orthognathic surgery wherever bone plates are being placed and secured, holding the plate steady during screw placement.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a jaw design specifically shaped to grip standard maxillofacial fixation plates securely without deforming them.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. The plate-gripping jaws should be inspected for wear or deformation that could compromise a secure hold.

Ordering

The Lindorf Plate Holding Instrument, SKU S27-182-20, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, maxillofacial surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.