Cannulated bar solutions

Cannulated bar solutions

Cannulated bars are of critical importance in the field of medical instrumentation. At Forécreu, we cater to industry professionals specializing in the manufacture of medical instruments. Our mission is to offer proven technology based on an industrial process unique in the world, enabling you to optimize your production costs, increase efficiency, and focus on your core business.

An innovative alternative

Our innovative approach is to supply cannulated bars ready for machining, thereby eliminating the laborious drilling step. This approach has undeniable advantages for your company.

Optimizing production costs per part

Optimizing production costs per part

By avoiding drilling, you can significantly reduce production costs per part. You save time, labor and resources, while maintaining consistent quality.

Focus on core business

Focus on core business

By entrusting us with the manufacture of your cannulated bars, you can concentrate entirely on your expertise in medical instrumentation. This translates into greater efficiency and greater capacity for innovation.

The benefits of the Kirschner method

The Kirschner method, also known as Kirschner wire pinning, is a crucial technique in orthopedic surgery and traumatology. It involves the use of Kirschner pins to fix and stabilize bones. Cannulated bars are essential to this method, as they enable:

Surgical precision – cannulated bars provide precise guidance for Kirschner wire insertion, ensuring accurate bone fixation, essential for optimal patient recovery.

Reduced tissue damage – the cannulated design of the bars minimizes damage to surrounding tissue, promoting faster recovery and reducing the risk of post-operative complications.

Cannulated bars for Medical Instruments

  • Long cannulated bars: up to 12ft (3.65 meters).
  • Thick walls.
  • Black or ground finished bars, depending on your requirements.

 

Available grades

  • Martensitic stainless steel: 420B / 431 / 440A / 420MOD
  • PH martensitic stainless steel: 630 / 455 / S465
  • Austenitic stainless steel: 304L / 316L
  • Titanium Alloys: Ti 6Al 4V eli

Technical specifications of our product range 

 

Characteristic Stainless Steels Titanium Alloys
OD Black finished Outside diameter 0.157” < Ø < 0.551” +0.012/-0.004” +0.012”/-0.004”
0.551” < Ø < 0.709” +0.020/-0.006” +0.020/-0.006”
0.709” < Ø < 1.378” +0.024/-0.008”
Ground finished Outside diameter (OD) ISO h9
Roughness Ra 1.6μm
ID Inside diameter ID ≤ 0.065” : +/-0.002”
ID > 0.065” : +/- 3% ID
e Eccentricity  ≤ 1%OD
Ground bars (Straightness) <0.039”/m

 

Our commitment to quality and innovation

Our commitment to quality and innovation

We’re proud of our expertise in manufacturing high-quality cannulated bars. Our unique industrial process, the result of many years’ experience, and our ISO13485 certification enable us to guarantee the reliability of our products. Our cannulated bars represent an innovative alternative to deep drilling solutions, enabling a significant reduction in production costs per part. They are essential to the Kirschner method and many other medical applications. If you’re looking for reliable cannulated bar solutions for your medical instrumentation projects, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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