Description

Compaction Pliers, also known as Bone Crimpers or Krimpers, are used to shape the bone portion of bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts during ACL and PCL reconstruction. The instrument compresses and molds the graft to create a uniform circular bone plug that passes through the tibial drill hole and seats within the femoral socket.

By creating a consistent geometric match between the graft and the prepared tunnels, the instrument helps support accurate placement and secure fixation. The actual molded diameter is 0.75 mm smaller than the stated instrument size, allowing easier graft insertion while maintaining bone memory characteristics.

Key Features

Intended for ACL and PCL reconstruction procedures
Compresses and molds bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts
Creates a uniform circular bone plug
Facilitates passage through tibial and femoral tunnels
Supports geometric graft-to-tunnel matching
Actual molded diameter: 6.25 mm
Overall length: 7 3/4″ (19.69 cm)
Available in multiple diameters from 6 mm to 12 mm

Dimensions

Overall Length: 7 3/4″ (19.69 cm)
Nominal Size: 7 mm
Actual Molded Diameter: 6.25 mm

Available Sizes in This Family

Manufactured in the USA and designed by Dr. Lanny Johnson, M.D., these compaction pliers represent a time-proven solution for bone-patellar tendon-bone graft preparation in ligament reconstruction procedures.

Trial programs are available.