The Proximal Femoral Elevator APC 10 3/4" is a specialized orthopedic instrument designed to elevate and support the proximal femur during total hip arthroplasty. Forged from medical-grade German stainless steel, it features a uniquely curved, broad-blade profile that slides behind the femur to provide safe, non-slip mechanical leverage. It is a vital tool for ensuring clear visual exposure of the femoral shaft and acetabulum during complex joint reconstructions.
Proximal Femoral 10 3/4" elevator features a refined 50mm maximum blade width, optimized for precise proximal femur elevation in smaller anatomies. Forged from German steel, it features a low-profile layout that provides secure mechanical leverage while minimizing stress on surrounding soft tissues.
Designed with a generous 63mm widest blade point, this Proximal Femoral 10 3/4" standard elevator is built for broad tissue containment across large muscle bodies. Its robust German-forged layout delivers the superior torque and surface area required to lift larger bone profiles during adult hip replacements.
German Forged
5 Years Warranty
The below instruments manufactured by GerMedUSA have limited warranties:
• Tungsten Carbide Scissors > 5 years
• Tungsten Carbide Needle holders > 5 year
• Diamond Dust instruments > 5 year
• Titanium instruments > 5 years
• Stainless Steel instruments > 5 year
• Super-Cut scissors > 5 year
Specially designed to meet the rigorous biomechanical demands of open and revision hip replacements, the Proximal Femoral Elevator APC 10 3/4" ensures stable, high-leverage bone manipulation. Its carefully calculated curvature allows surgical assistants to lift the upper femur forward and away from the pelvic cavity, providing the surgeon with clear access to both the acetabular cup and the femoral canal. The broad, highly polished blade effectively holds back surrounding muscle masses and capsular tissue, distributing retraction forces evenly to protect sensitive neurovascular pathways from compression or tearing.
Key Features:
• 10 3/4-Inch Balanced Profile: Designed to maximize manual mechanical torque while keeping the surgical assistant's hands clear of the active field.
• Flared APC Blade Geometry: Available in small and standard widths to optimize surface area contact and prevent bone or tissue slippage.
• German Stainless Steel: Forged for extreme structural rigidity under heavy mechanical load and lifetime autoclave durability.
Uses & Applications:
• Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA): Elevates the proximal femoral shaft out of the wound corridor to allow clean reaming and trial stem insertion.
• Acetabular Exposure Maintenance: Keeps the upper femur safely deflected to provide an unobstructed line of sight to the acetabular fossa.
• Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Leverages dense, fibrotic scar tissue layers to smoothly mobilize deeply set or previously implanted hardware.
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| Material: | Stainless Steel |
GerMedUSA offers the APC Proximal Femoral Elevator Standard with an overall length of 10 3/4" and a 63 mm blade width. We manufacture tools with German stainless steel. Here are the unique features of our elevator:
• High tensile strength
• Rustproof
• Non-slippery handle
• Durable
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
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