A mallet is a medical instrument used by surgeons in various surgical specialties to apply controlled and precise force to objects such as implants, bone fragments, or other surgical tools. In orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, for example, a mallet may be used to tap or gently strike implants into place or to perform delicate bone surgeries. 26cm likely refers to the length of the mallet, which is 26 centimeters. Novotex Plastic refer to a specific brand or type of plastic material used to make the mallet. Different materials are used to create mallets with varying properties, such as weight, durability, and impact resistance.