Bone Tamp – 6.5 in 2 mm Cross-Serrated Tip for Bone Graft Impaction

Bone Tamp, SKU PS-000068 and part number gS 60.9930, is a reusable orthopedic impaction instrument manufactured from German surgical stainless steel for controlled placement and compaction of bone graft material. The instrument measures 6 1/2 in overall and terminates in a 2 mm cross-serrated working end designed to maintain contact with cancellous graft during precise manual impaction. Its narrow distal footprint is suited to confined osseous sites where a broader tamp would reduce visibility or occupy excessive working space. The rigid shaft transmits axial mallet force directly toward the selected graft bed while allowing the surgeon to maintain control of alignment and depth. This pattern is used during small-joint arthrodesis, foot and ankle reconstruction, fracture defect grafting, osteotomy procedures, cancellous bone graft placement, and other orthopedic workflows requiring localized graft consolidation. Orthopedic trauma surgeons, foot and ankle surgeons, reconstructive specialists, and surgical teams use this configuration where small-volume graft must be seated accurately against prepared bone surfaces without introducing a wide impaction face.

2 mm Cross-Serrated Tip and Axial Impaction Mechanism

The working mechanism of this Bone Tamp is based on direct axial force transmission through a fixed stainless steel shaft. Its distal 2 mm face incorporates cross-serrations that create multiple intersecting contact ridges against cancellous graft. This texture increases friction at the graft interface and reduces lateral slipping when the operator begins controlled impaction. The narrow working surface concentrates applied force within a defined area, allowing small quantities of material to be advanced into a prepared defect or fusion site without compressing a broader surrounding region. Mallet impact delivered at the proximal end travels along the rigid shaft toward the distal face, so alignment of the instrument with the intended direction of graft movement is important throughout use. The device contains no pivot, ratchet, spring, lock, or mechanical depth limiter. Advancement therefore depends on the position of the working end, intensity of each mallet strike, number of impacts, tactile resistance, and direct visualization of the operative field. When another area requires compression, the tamp is lifted and repositioned rather than rocked sideways against cortical bone. This direct mechanism provides controlled graft consolidation while preserving access around adjacent instruments and exposed osseous anatomy.

Bone Graft Placement During Orthopedic Reconstruction

During small-joint arthrodesis, the Bone Tamp can be used after articular preparation and placement of cancellous graft between the opposing fusion surfaces. The 2 mm cross-serrated end permits localized packing around narrow interfaces encountered in foot, ankle, hand, and other compact orthopedic operative fields. In fracture reconstruction, cancellous material introduced into a contained metaphyseal or cortical defect can be consolidated incrementally before definitive fixation is completed. Osteotomy procedures may similarly require graft to be seated around the corrected bone surfaces or within a residual void after alignment has been established. The tamp is positioned directly over the selected graft region, and controlled axial strikes advance the material toward the recipient bed. The surgeon reassesses distribution between sequences so graft remains within the intended space rather than being displaced away from the reconstruction. The compact working end is particularly useful when fixation plates, screws, retractors, or exposed bone margins limit access for a larger impactor. The instrument is intended for graft impaction rather than cutting, elevating, or levering bone. Effective use therefore relies on direct alignment with the graft bed and measured force appropriate to the surrounding bone quality and surgical construct.

gS 60.9930 6.5-Inch Length and 2 mm Working End

Part number gS 60.9930 identifies the 6 1/2 in Bone Tamp with a 2 mm cross-serrated distal end. The overall length provides sufficient reach from the surgeon's hand to a recessed orthopedic graft site while remaining compact enough for controlled manipulation in small operative fields. Its 2 mm diameter creates the most focused contact footprint within the associated gSource tamp family, making this configuration appropriate when precise material placement is more important than broad-area compression. The cross-serrated face distinguishes the working tip from a smooth-ended impactor by improving engagement with cancellous material during each axial strike. The long fixed shaft maintains the relationship between the proximal impact point and distal surface without an articulating joint that could redirect the applied force. Independent device records identify gS 60.9930 as a reusable surgical tamp with the same 6 1/2 in length and 2 mm cross-serrated end published on the Peak Surgicals listing. Larger tamp diameters are used when a wider graft surface requires compression, while this PS-000068 configuration is selected for restricted anatomy, narrow fusion beds, small defects, and procedures where neighboring implants or structures limit the available working footprint.

German Surgical Stainless Steel and Reprocessing Workflow

German surgical stainless steel provides the rigidity, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability required for repeated manual impaction and validated reprocessing. The fixed metal construction allows axial force to travel through the instrument while maintaining the geometry of the narrow 2 mm working end. Particular attention should be given to the cross-serrated surface during cleaning because blood, marrow, and cancellous graft particles can become retained within the intersecting grooves. Reprocessing should begin promptly after use, followed by thorough cleaning of the distal face, shaft, handle surfaces, and all transitions. The device should then be rinsed, completely dried, and visually inspected for residual soil, corrosion, bending, impact damage, or distortion of the serrated tip. A deformed shaft can alter the direction of transmitted force and should not be returned to an orthopedic set until addressed. The reusable tamp can undergo terminal sterilization through a healthcare facility's validated process for stainless steel surgical instrumentation and applicable instructions for use. Peak Surgicals supports CE and ISO 13485 procurement documentation, while FDA-related records should be reviewed according to the hospital or distributor's supplier-qualification requirements rather than described as individual product approval.

How does the Bone Tamp differ from a Bone Impactor?
The Bone Tamp uses a narrow 2 mm cross-serrated working end designed for localized compaction of cancellous graft. A conventional Bone Impactor often uses a broader flat working surface to distribute force across a larger area of graft or bone. The smaller PS-000068 footprint provides greater access within narrow fusion beds, small osseous defects, and operative fields containing adjacent fixation hardware. Its serrated end also increases friction against the material being advanced during each axial strike. Both devices transmit manual impact rather than using a powered or locking mechanism. Selection depends on graft volume, available access, recipient-bed dimensions, and whether concentrated or distributed compression is required.

Why is the 2 mm Bone Tamp selected for orthopedic grafting?
The 2 mm working end provides a focused contact area for precise manipulation of small quantities of cancellous graft. This configuration is useful in foot, ankle, hand, and other compact orthopedic sites where a broader tip could obstruct the operative field. It also preserves clearance around plates, screws, retractors, and exposed bone margins during reconstruction. Cross-serrations reduce sliding between the instrument and graft as axial force is applied. The 6 1/2 in overall length supplies working reach while retaining maneuverability within a restricted surgical approach. PS-000068 is therefore selected when localized graft impaction is required rather than broad compaction across a large recipient surface.

What do CE, ISO 13485 and FDA references mean for procurement?
Peak Surgicals supports CE, ISO 13485, and FDA-related procurement documentation for reusable surgical instrumentation. ISO 13485 relates to the quality-management system used for controlled medical-device manufacturing and associated processes. CE documentation supports conformity assessment requirements within applicable medical-device markets. United States hospitals and distributors should review FDA-related manufacturer and device records according to their institutional purchasing requirements. These references should not be rewritten as an unsupported statement that PS-000068 is individually FDA approved. Procurement teams can retain relevant certificates, product identification, supplier records, and purchasing documentation within their vendor-qualification files.

How is the Bone Tamp controlled during graft impaction?
The Bone Tamp has no ratchet, spring, pivot, lock, or adjustment mechanism. The surgeon positions the 2 mm cross-serrated end directly against the graft at the location requiring consolidation. The rigid shaft is aligned with the intended direction of material movement before axial mallet force is applied. Each controlled strike transfers energy directly to the distal working face and advances the graft incrementally. The surgeon regulates compaction through impact intensity, number of strikes, tactile resistance, tip position, and visual assessment of the recipient site. When the target changes, the instrument should be lifted and repositioned rather than levered laterally against surrounding bone or fixation hardware.

How should hospitals order and reprocess this Bone Tamp?
Hospitals should order the instrument using SKU PS-000068 and part number gS 60.9930 together with the 6 1/2 in length and 2 mm tip specification. Peak Surgicals currently lists the product at $38.50 and displays a 30-day money-back guarantee. Standard ordering can begin from one piece, while OEM and custom-order support is available for institutional and distributor requirements. After use, blood, marrow, and graft residue should be removed promptly from the cross-serrated working end before debris dries within the grooves. Cleaning should be followed by thorough rinsing, complete drying, and inspection for corrosion, shaft bending, impact damage, or deformation of the distal face. Final sterilization should follow the healthcare facility's validated reusable surgical-instrument process before PS-000068 returns to the orthopedic instrument set.