Names of surgical tools

In fact, they are so easy and fun to use that they have made a name for themselves even in the world of non medical practices such as crafts. Both closed and open shank versions are available on the market. The goal with these is to keep them as sharp as possible, which will make the craft or surgery process more precise. Those interested in using these scissors can find a pair suitable for the right or left hand, for optimal control.

It is important to keep the moving parts oiled and those used for medical purposes must be sterilized with antiseptic soap and an autoclave, and stored in a safe place, possibly with the tips covered. Mosquito Clamp — Think small. The mosquito clamp is typically found to be between 3 inches to 5 inches in length, and is considered to be one of the smaller hemostatic forceps.

These clamps are one of many hemostatic forceps, and no, they are not used to catch mosquitos, but small blood vessels in order to control bleeding.

Mosquito forceps, with their blunt grip, manage small blood vessels but are not set out to do any damage or trauma. Tips may be straight or curved, but regardless of the shape, these clamps, along with most hemostatic forceps, will most likely include a locking feature that will allow doctors to work with more liberty.

These instruments will most likely be found in stainless steel or carbon steel, in which case they will be able to be reused after sterilization. In other cases, the tool may be found in disposable plastic, but will only be able to used once. Kelly Clamp — The Kelly clamp, which is much more elongated, and also known as the Rochester Pean, is used to clamp larger vessels and tissue. Mosquito clamps are considered to be smaller and daintier types of Kelly forceps, which have the same function but aim at larger sized vessels and tissues during procedures.

These too are typically made from stainless steel, or other forms of high quality steel, and should be sterilized in hot water and chemicals, if they are to be reused. They can also be found in reusable plastic but should only be used once in this form. Burlisher Clamp — Can you tell the difference between this clamp and the others? Also known as the Adson forcep and the Schnidt tonsil forcep, this instrument is used to clamp deep blood vessels. The burlisher has two closed finger rings, and if they are found with an open finger ring, the tool would be known as a tonsil hemostat.

Tonsil Hemostats — Similar to the burlisher clamp, which has two closed finger rings, the tonsil hemostat has open finger rings and a catch for locking the blades. These forceps are able to control hemorrhage by getting a grip on the end of blood vessels. Used both in general surgery as well as neurosurgery, these forceps are typically found at a length of seven to nine inches, formed completely with stainless steel.

The goal for a surgeon is to perform an operation with little to no tissue damage, in which case the tonsil hemostat forcep is the perfect tool, as the two finger rings make handling the instrument an easy task. In tonsil related operations, the tool is used to remove affected pieces when necessary. Right Angle Forceps — You guessed it. This tool features a right angle to reach vessels that are out of the way and to place sutures in particular places in relation to vessels.

Hurd Dissector — This two-faced tool, also known as the Hurd tonsil dissector and Pillar retractor is a double ended tool used in oral procedures and tonsillectomies. One side has a retractor lip end, while the other side is a sharp and rounded end for dissecting.

Hoke Osteotome — This tool is used during neurosurgery and has a straight and sturdy handle, a dip found three quarters of the way through, and a flat blade perfect for cutting bone and preparing to cut bone. Ranging from 3. Yankauer Suction Tip — Created in by American doctor Sidney Yankauer, this firm but bendable plastic oral suction tool is used to remove secretions. Watch the blood slide down the lightly tinted blue tube. This procedure is typically accompanied with sutures.

The loose facial and neck skin is then pulled back. Ballantine Clamp — Who do you call when you need to clamp and sever a tough ligament from both sides of the uterus? Anyone with a Heaney-Ballentine clamp, of course. This tool falls under the category of heavy clamps, as it has a rigid shaft and vertical serrations that can crush parametrial and paracervical tissue during hysterectomies, for instance.

Heaney Needle Holder — Another tool you might see in a hysterectomy, along with dilation and curettage, the Heaney needle holder uses ratcheted blades for medium weight suturing.

This holder can just as well be used as a cardiovascular approximation and closure instrument. Heaney-Simon Vaginal Retractor — This peculiarly shaped instrument has a grooved handle that controls a smooth flat blade that curves up into a right angle.

Vaginal retractors such as the Heaney-Simon retractor or the Miyazaki retractor, which both fall under the category of vaginal handheld retractors, can be used in the deep pelvic surgery and are made comfortable for handling.

Hemoclip Applier — This tool can be used in any surgery and is more commonly seen in vascular surgery to gain hemostasis, the stopping of blood flow, with the use of a hemoclip. The tool should not be squeezed with the hemoclip until the desired vessel is prepared and in the correct position. Hoen Elevator — Used for neurosurgical procedures, this tool is used to move mainly soft tissue and bone if necessary.

Coming in different sizes, the Hoen elevator also features a somewhat sharp edge if dissection is on the table. Javid Carotid Clamp — Have an artery that needs clamping during a cardiothoracic surgery? The Javid carotid clamp, a.

When brought together, the two sides are perfect for clamping around an artery. Knight Scissors — Talk about a knight in shining armor, these Knight scissors are typically made with tungsten carbide inlays, one side matching a standard blade and the other one featuring micro-serrations. Often used for rhinoplasties, these scissors fit nicely into the nasal cavities.

Kocher Clamp — This hemostat has interlocking tip teeth that are used to grab bone or fascia. Emil Theodor Kocher, inventor of the Kocher clamp in , used the instrument to prevent blood loss during surgery.

The Swiss surgeon was awarded a Nobel Prize in for his contributions. These forceps may be straight or curved and has a tooth at the end of one blade and a groove in the other for optimal blood prevention and tissue slippage. K-Wire Cutter — This handy dandy tool can be used all over the place, but is designed to cut wire in a perpendicular fashion.

Derived from Martin Kirschner, who introduced the Kirschner wire in , K-wires are used for fixation during operations.

These wires may pass through skin and into bone. Trocar — A trocar is an instrument with a three sided cutting point enclosed in a tube which gives access to the abdominal cavity during a laparoscopic operation. It is made up of three main parts which include the cannula, the seal, and the obturator. The seal is on top of the cannula and allows instruments to pass through without letting air escape.

Finally, the obturator allows the cannula to penetrate the abdomen. Following the incisions, trocars are placed inside and passed through. Littler Scissors — Are these scissors littler than yours?

A hole in the blade allows suture material to be passed and carried. Fine tissue may also be dissected with these finger ring scissors. Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder — Number sixty three on our list but certainly not least, this versatile tool comes in different sizes and is one of the most popular surgical instruments, as seen in oral, gynecological, bariatric, and dermatological procedures.

Metzenbaum Scissors — Designed by American surgeon Myron Firth Metzenbaum, these cutters are most commonly used in organ and heart operations, as the long shanks are ideal for cutting delicate tissue and performing blunt dissections. Nasal Rasp — In the case where a patient is experiencing problems with breathing, a nasal rasp has the ability to scrape out foreign bodies or other sources of discomfort during a rhinoplasty.

Although probably not the best tool for seeing your own reflection, the nasal speculum acts to spread the nostrils, so that the inside can be more easily seen, examined, and worked on. Nerve Hook — No hook for a captain, but a fine one for a surgeon, the nerve hook is meant for neurosurgical procedures that call for movement or retraction of nerves and soft tissues.

With no sharp edges, this is not a tool out to do any damage. Penfield 1 — Manipulate tissue, scoop small bone, or dissect with the tip. The bottom is curved and only semi-sharp. Penfield 2 — Very similar to the penfield 3, the penfield 2 has a curved but more straight edged tip. The bottoms look almost identical, and can both be used to press bone wax into bleeding bone.

Penfield 3 — As stated above, this instrument is hard to differentiate from its former tool, the penfield 2. Remember that this one has a more rounded tip.

Penfield 4 — Used in general surgery, neurosurgery, and more, this gentle tool is used for poking or moving tissue, and acts as an extension of your finger, allowing a fuller understanding of which tissue is being touched.

Perforating Towel Clamp — If only your hands could do all the work. Luckily, the non offensive and non penetrating towel clamps are here to hold your towels, instruments, tissues, and just give you a hand. Poole Suction — After irrigating the abdominal cavity, use this tool to suck up fluid. Potts Scissors — These elongated finger ring scissors with a sixty to ninety degree angle are great for trimming and opening vessels in procedures around the chest.

Putti Rasp — This double ended shovel shaped instrument is a bone rasp with curved, pointed rasp surfaces at both ends. It is ideal for procedures that include gentle bone reshaping, found in neurosurgical or orthopedic surgeries. It has a narrow and sleek design that allows this tool to be fit into small spaces while affecting bone or tissue from a number of angles.

Ragnell Retractor — This tool too is a double ended double bladed piece, falling under the retractor family. Commonly used in orthopedic operations, this instrument can be used to lift parts that hold down organs or tissues. Rat Tooth Forceps — A rat tooth suggests the intermeshing of tips on surgical instruments when they are brought together. This texture allows a good hold on tissue or other items while not causing too much damage.

A large dial moves the claws, and holds tight throughout the procedure. This rodent tool has the strength to open bone and is often used in neurosurgery, podiatric surgery, and orthopedic surgery to open up the areas that are to be operated on. This rongeur is destiquishible by the square jaw and comfortable grip. It is a stainless steel tool. Scapula Retractor — Did a monster crush this spatula? No, the design is intentional, as each part of this angled tool serves a significant purpose.

Beginning with the ribbed handle, gripping is made comfortable and secure. The bent blade gives a stable hold, which donates secured access to the work area, and the slots in the blades serve to minimize stress on the bone. Senn Retractor — This is not the dinner table and that surgical instrument is certainly not a fork. The Senn retractor is used to hold back surface tissue with sharp but blunt prongs. At the other end, find an angled, blunt end. Sickle Knife — Used in procedures such as tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, this tool can cut the mucosa and submucosa which can aid in elevation in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

The tip which is found to be blunt is designed to cause as little damage to surrounding tissue as possible. Sims Retractor — This tool is used in vaginal procedures to retract the anterior wall and expose the posterior wall by dilating the vagina. This gives the gynecologist a clear view of the body cavity so that he or she may understand what is happening and what to do next.

When it comes to gynecological instruments, plastic materials are common, as they may only be used once. However, the sims retractor also comes available in stainless steel, in which case they must be sterilized after every use. These tools come in a variety of sizes to fit each patient appropriately.

Frontal Sinus Curette — This curette allows for exploration and scraping of tissue in the nasal cavity.

Kennedy, William E. Bolger, and S. The curette is then pulled anteriorly breaking down the posterior and superior agger nasi cell walls. Sinus Probe — Used in sinus procedures, the sinus probe works to widen the gateway to the sinus areas.

Sinus Scissors — Used in endoscopic sinus surgery, sinus scissors feature a cutting blade and a long shaft whic h is perfect for getting into the sinus passway and removing tissue as needed. Sponge Forceps — These forceps are used in nearly all procedures to hold sponges or swabs.

With ratcheted handles, these forceps may be found straight or curved to get a better sight of the procedure, work properly, and get the job done. Spring Retractor — This funky noodle shaped tool belongs to the retractor family, and it is ready to hold back skin with its penetrating tips.

Width is adjustable at the end of the tool, and the ratchet holds the position until further adjusted.

Takahashi Forceps — If you are in need of soft tissue, bony fragment, or cartilage removal, the Takahashi Forceps are a great tool to turn to. Tendon Passer — This tool acts to deliver tendons— flexible connective tissue that keeps muscle and bone together. In the case of hand repair regarding tendons, tendon passers may guide the tendon through the lumbrical canal and guide other areas with the tendon.

This instrument is a fine leader, as it can guide and explore areas and work alongside a tendon probe for such operations.

Tenotomy Scissors — These delicate angels come in varying shapes and sizes including straight or curved, and blunt or sharp. Due to their form, they are a great resource in ophthalmic and neurosurgical procedures, as they are meant to perform more gentle procedures.

Tonsil Snare — A part of the tonsillectomy set, the tonsil snare utilizes three finger rings that allow the operator to remove the dissected tonsil by controlling a wire loop at the opposite end of the instrument. Uterine Sound — The function of this instrument is to determine dilation levels in a uterus, encourage dilation, understand the length and direction of the cervical canal and uterus by probing the uterus through the cervix.

Vein Retractor — This petal shaped retractor can be used in a number of procedures and for a variety of body parts from retracting mouth muscles in dentistry to ribs and tissues in general surgery.

For delicate procedures such as neurosurgery in which damage to tissues must be avoided, the vein retractor is the ideal tool to push and pull with a gentle touch. Nasal Foreign Body Hook — As the name reveals, this tool is used to remove foreign bodies from the nose. Who knows what you can find up there?

According to Medscape , nasal foreign bodies, also known as NFBs are not uncommon in the emergency department setting. Although the obstruction of the nasal cavity may not seem too serious, mucosal damage can lead to severe irritation or disruption of the airway. The most common place to find nasal foreign bodies are near the front of the middle turbinate or below the inferior turbinate.

The most commonly found foreign body is jewelry beads. Webster Needle Holder — These finger ring holders, commonly seen in plastic surgery and other procedures, secure small needles and suture material with their smooth or serrated jaws.

Weighted Vaginal Speculum — The weighted vaginal speculum, particularly the auvard weighted vaginal speculum is the most commonly used of the types of vaginal speculum when it comes to gynecological instruments. This one holds the vaginal canal open during the procedure in order to conduct pelvic exams. With the auvard weighted vaginal speculum, the weight has the ability to become separated. Another included feature is the blade which helps to keep the vagina open. When the patient is ready with her knees bent and feet in stirrups, the speculum should be inserted while it is closed, and only opened once inside to allow a clear view of the cervix.

These instruments can be found in stainless steel so that they may be sterilized and used again or disposable plastic for a singular use. Ribbon Retractor — This seemingly simple tool is able to retract deep wounds. This tool is considered to be manual, as adjustment is made manually, and will not hold the position. This malleable retractor can be bent to various shapes. Westcott Scissors — Connected at the tip and shaped like an eye, these scissors also known as spring scissors are appropriately designed for ophthalmic operations, as they best handle delicate tissues.

Keep precision accurate by refraining from cutting in quick motions, and completing cuts to the tips for the best incisions with most control.

With the love nerve retractor, surgeons may lift up and expose underlying organs and tissues that the procedure is intended for. It is used in general surgery, and, like almost all of our favorite surgical instruments, is made of stainless steel material to preserve its durability while maintaining sterilization and cleanliness.

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Net 30 terms? Scalpels are also used to cut the skin in abdominal operations. Surgical scissors are surgical instruments usually used for cutting. They include bandage scissors, dissecting scissors, iris scissors, operating scissors, stitch scissors, tenotomy scissors, Metzenbaum scissors, plastic surgery scissors, and Mayo scissors.

Trauma Shears — For use in emergency medical response and rescue should it be necessary to cut off clothing. Mayo scissors — They are often used for cutting fascia. Mayo scissors may also be used to cut sutures and heavy body tissues. Costotome — A Costotome is a specialized rib cutter used to gain access to the thoracic cavity. Unpowered — In many applications, the saw is used in specialized jigs to provide accurate, measurable cuts, e.

Grasping and holding instruments are used to hold tissue, drapes or sponges. Examples include Forceps, Towel Clamps, vascular clamps, and organ holders. Surgeons use forceps during surgical procedures to hold onto or manipulate tissues and to clamp blood vessels.

Surgical forceps are hinged instruments, similar in design to scissors, but with tong-like or flat tips that are used to hold, clamp or move tissues during surgery. A towel Clamp is a perforating clamp used for grasping tissue, securing towels or drapes and holding or reducing small bone fractures. A needle holder, also called a needle driver, is a surgical instrument, similar to a hemostat, used by doctors and surgeons to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures.

The parts of a simple needle holder are the jaws, the joint and the handles. Most needle holders also have a clamp mechanism that locks the needle in place, allowing the user to maneuver the needle through various tissues. This is another class of surgical instruments that are used in occluding blood vessels and help control bleeding during a surgical operation.

It is specifically designed to catch the bleeder that is deep within tissue hence it is ideally used on tough structures like palms, soles or scalp. The forceps catch the structure that is bleeding and crush the bleeder that resulting in clogging. The tooth gripped the structure firmly so that the tissue does not slip. Kelly forceps are a type of hemostat usually made of stainless steel. They resemble a pair of scissors with the blade replaced by a blunted grip.

They may be either curved or straight. In surgery, they may be used for occluding blood vessels, manipulating tissues, or for assorted other purposes. They are used during surgery to compress the artery, clamp and seal small blood vessels or manipulate the artery. They are small, straight or curved hemostatic forceps used to hold delicate tissue or compress a bleeding vessel.

This is another class of surgical instruments that includes tissue unifying instruments and materials such as needle holders, surgical needles, staplers, clips, adhesive tapes. Needle holders are hinged instruments that have a carbide insert in the tip to prevent slipping. They are used to hold the needle when sewing body tissues, which provides more control than sewing by hand. Needle holders may or may not also have cutting blades that can be used for cutting thread.