Instruments 101: Definitive Guide to Surgical Tools /

Surgical Scissors

  • Mayo Scissors Straight (STR)

    • Identification: JARIT CARB-EDGE 101−220101-220.

    • Marking: 256256 Germany Stainless 1−061-06 CE.

  • Mayo Scissors Curved (CUD)

    • Brand/Type: TECHINIO.

  • Metzenbaum (Metz) Scissors Straight (STR)

    • Identification: Codman 4747 CLASSIC PLUS.

    • Comparison: Thinner than Mayo scissors.

    • Blade Geometry: The blades are higher than Mayo scissors.

    • Classification: Considered "more delicate."

    • Marking: 36−501136-5011 STAINLESS.

  • Metzenbaum (Metz) Scissors Curved (CUD)

    • Comparison: Thinner than Mayo scissors.

    • Blade Geometry: Blades are higher than Mayo scissors.

    • Feature: Curved design.

  • Iris Scissors Straight (STR)

    • Construction: Lightweight construction designed for accuracy.

    • Material: Made from stainless steel.

  • Iris Scissors Curved

    • Construction: Lightweight construction for accuracy.

    • Material: Made from stainless steel.

    • Feature: Curved profile.

  • Sharp-Blunt Scissors

    • Blade Configuration: One side is sharp and the other side is blunt.

    • Safety: Designed so it "won't poke."

Surgical Clamps and Clips

  • Kelly Clamp

    • Commonality: Found in almost every surgical tray.

    • Identification Feature: Ridges extend halfway down the jaws.

  • Mosquito Clamp

    • Size/Weight: Small and lightweight; easier to handle for high-precision work.

    • Jaws: Fine, curved, or straight jaws that allow access to tiny or hard-to-reach vessels.

    • Tips: Serrated tips to ensure a firm grip on tissue or vessels without cutting them.

    • Mechanism: Features a spring-hinged or ratchet mechanism to maintain clamping pressure reliably.

    • Blade Area: Classified as having a thinner blade area.

  • Crile Clamp

    • (Mentioned as a comparison to the Mosquito clamp).

  • Pean Clamp

    • Jaw Features: Serrated jaws for a secure grip.

    • Profiles: Available in curved or straight profiles to suit various surgical needs.

    • Handling: Typically features an ergonomic finger ring handle.

    • Locking: Uses a ratchet locking mechanism for self-retaining clamping, allowing the surgeon to maintain control without continuous manual pressure.

    • Blade Area: Classified as having a thicker blade area.

  • Allis Clamp

    • Shape: Oval-shaped clamps.

    • Teeth: Features teeth that are "not so aggressive."

  • Babcock Clamp

    • Design: Circular clamp at the top.

    • Details: Features small "insursains" (incisions/serrations) at the top.

  • Kocher Clamp

    • Identification Feature: More aggressive teeth located on the end.

  • Towel Clip

    • Used for securing towels during procedures.

  • Drape Clamp

    • Used for securing surgical drapes.

Forceps (FCP)

  • Russian Forceps (FCP)

    • Tip Feature: Teeth at the end.

    • Application: Commonly used for bullet removal.

  • Tissue Forceps (FCP) with Teeth

    • Tip Feature: Teeth at the end.

    • Detail: Does not have as many teeth as other types.

  • Victor Bonnie Forceps (FCP)

    • Texturing: Ridges extend all the way down.

    • Grade: Heavy duty.

  • Ferris-Smith Forceps (FCP)

    • Handle: Big, fat handle.

    • Texturing: Ridges are characterized as "kinda diamond like."

  • Gerald Forceps (FCP) with Teeth

    • Geometry: Narrow at the tip.

  • Debakey Forceps (FCP)

    • Feature: Features unique "insuesions" (serrations).

    • Maintenance: Requires manual cleaning.

Retractors

  • Army-Navy Retractor

    • Identification: V.Mueller K99K99 SU3660.

  • Double-Ended Richardson Retractor

    • Identification: Listed as DBL ENDED RICHARDSON.

  • Senns Retractor

    • Design: Sharp rakes on one end and blades on the other end.

    • Configuration: Always comes in pairs.

    • Variety: Rakes can be either sharp or dull.

  • Rangell Retractor

    • Configuration: Always comes in pairs.

    • Geometry: One side is smaller than the other.

  • Weitlaner Retractor (Dull)

    • Type: Self-retaining retractor.

    • Prongs: Rakes can be sharp or dull.

  • Gelpi Retractor

    • Feature: Always sharp.

Suction Instruments

  • Frazier Suction + Stylette

    • Cleaning Protocol: Put under water, blow, then repeat on a white towel.

    • Maintenance Rule: Always clean even if it doesn't look used.

    • Shape: A slight L-shape curve at the bottom.

  • Andrew Suction

    • Size: Bigger than standard suctions.

    • Application: Commonly used in dentistry.

    • Shape: Round bottom area.

  • Yankauer Suction

    • Size: The biggest suction instrument.

    • Parts: Features a removable tip.

    • Application: Commonly used in Labor and Delivery.

  • Abdominal Suction (Pool)

    • Components: Two pieces.

    • Tip Feature: Has holes on the tip.

    • Shape: Round bottom area that looks like rings.

Miscellaneous Instruments

  • Knife Handle #3

    • Brand: PILLING.

    • Identification: 35−295035-2950.

  • Freer Elevator

    • Application: Usually used to take membrane off bone.

    • Frequency: Recognized as the most commonly used elevator.