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Cutting Instruments

Scalpel, Scissors.

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Grasping Instruments

Tissue forceps, Allis forceps, Babcock forceps.

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Clamping Instruments

Kelly clamp, Mosquito forceps, Hemostatic forceps.

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Retractors

Army-Navy, Richardson, Deaver, Weitlaner.

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Suturing Instruments

Needle holder, Suture scissors, Needles (round, cutting).

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Blade #10

Skin incision.

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Blade #11

Arteriotomy, abscess drainage.

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Blade #12

Suture removal.

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Blade #15

Minor surgical procedure.

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Blade #22

Abdominal incision.

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Taper Point (Round Body) Needle

Pierces without cutting — used for soft tissues (muscle, intestine, peritoneum).

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Cutting Needle

Triangular tip, cuts tissue — used for skin.

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Reverse Cutting Needle

Cutting edge on outer curve; stronger, less tissue tear — used for skin, fascia.

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Blunt Needle

Rounded tip — used for friable tissues (liver).

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Straight Needle Curvature

Used for surface suturing, skin.

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1/4 Circle Needle Curvature

Used for eye procedures, delicate areas.

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3/8 Circle Needle Curvature

Most common; used for general suturing.

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1/2 Circle Needle Curvature

Used for deep tissues, confined space.

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5/8 Circle Needle Curvature

Used for very deep, narrow spaces (pelvis).