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Knot Pusher


Chitwood Knot Pusher

  • Enables surgeon to securely tie knots even in deep operative fields through small incisions.
  • The “Trap Model” design securely holds suture during the tying procedure and prevents suture from slipping out.
  • The smooth edges of the “Trap Model” prevent the suture from fraying during knot tying procedure.
  • 2 tip styles.
  • Original “Trap Model” for 2-0 suture.
  • Mini “Trap Model” for 4-0 suture.
Cat. No. Description
9009-827-11

Mini “Trap Model” (use for 4-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
5-1/8″ / 13 cm Working Length
11″ / 28 cm Total length
9009-827-12

Mini “Trap Model” (use for 4-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
5-1/4″ / 13.5 cm Working Length
12″ / 30.5 cm Total length
9009-828

Original “Trap Model” (use for 2-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
6″ / 15 cm Working Length
12-1/2″ / 32 cm Total length
9009-828-16

Original “Trap Model” (use for 2-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
7″ / 18 cm Working Length
15-3/4″ / 40 cm Total length


Developed in cooperation with W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. , MD


Chitwood Knot Pusher

  • Enables surgeon to securely tie knots even in deep operative fields through small incisions.
  • The “Trap Model” design securely holds suture during the tying procedure and prevents suture from slipping out.
  • The smooth edges of the “Trap Model” prevent the suture from fraying during knot tying procedure.
  • 2 tip styles.
  • Original “Trap Model” for 2-0 suture.
  • Mini “Trap Model” for 4-0 suture.
Cat. No. Description
9009-827-11

Mini “Trap Model” (use for 4-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
5-1/8″ / 13 cm Working Length
11″ / 28 cm Total length
9009-827-12

Mini “Trap Model” (use for 4-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
5-1/4″ / 13.5 cm Working Length
12″ / 30.5 cm Total length
9009-828

Original “Trap Model” (use for 2-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
6″ / 15 cm Working Length
12-1/2″ / 32 cm Total length
9009-828-16

Original “Trap Model” (use for 2-0 and smaller suture),
5 mm Shaft Diameter
7″ / 18 cm Working Length
15-3/4″ / 40 cm Total length


Developed in cooperation with W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. , MD