Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer w/ Guide Excellent Condition

Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer w/ Guide Excellent Condition • Model: 357.25• 357.22 Guide The Synthes 357.25 Slide Hammer with Guide (357.22) is a surgical instrument used primarily for extraction tasks, particularly in orthopedic trauma or revision surgery. It couples with a Hammer Guide (part 357.22) which helps align the force from the slide hammer into the extraction assembly of a femoral nail or similar implant. By using this guided setup, the surgeon or assistant can deliver controlled blows to extract or loosen implants from bone, reducing the risk of misaligned forces that could damage surrounding bone or soft tissue. The slide hammer is typically a weighted device that slides along a shaft; the user grips it and slides the hammer portion back and forth, creating momentum to deliver a pulling force when it strikes a stop or engages a guide. The Guide (357.22) ensures that this force is transmitted along the correct axis, keeping everything aligned with the implant’s extraction mec