standard, 5-1/2″ (14.0 cm)Needle Nose Pliers are crafted for use in manipulate of surgical wire such as k-wire. Wire is a widely used accessory in surgical interventions because it can be used to approximate a fracture and speed up the healing process or it can be inserted through the skin and bone to give increased traction. These pliers can be used to twist and manipulate the wire into whatever orientation is required. Additionally this instrument of a standard pattern and is available with either smooth jaws or serrated jaws to satisfy any surgical scenario or surgeon preferences.