Fletcher Sponge Forceps
Tear-drop jaws, 9-1/2" (24.1 cm)
Fletcher Sponge Forceps with serrated tear-drop jaws that are presented in either a straight or curved style. Although these forceps are made for general surgical procedures, the most common field to utilize this instrument is gynecology. For instance, the curved style tends to be used more often in female sterilization procedures. However, they may also appear in other procedures to hold viscera bowel and bladder.
Flexible Tension Arms
Flexible Tension Arms are a specialized component needed in brain retractors. This arm is forged from premium German operating room grade stainless steel. It is crafted with multiple cylindrical segments making it smoothly contoured and flexible enough to wrap around and be used in craniotomies and other subcortical procedures.
Flush Wire Cutter – Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, front & side cutting, cuts up to 1/16" (1.7 mm) diameter hard wire, 7" (17.8 cm)Â Flush Wire Cutter is an instrument designed for use in cutting wires during surgical procedures. A variety of procedures require the insertion of wire to stabilize an inserted graft or fracture repair. This decreases potential for trauma and increases the speed of healing. This cutter features double-action tungsten carbide jaws that allow for precise cuts on wire up to 1.7 mm diameter. This instrument can be used for both front and side cutting.
Foerster (Ballenger) Sponge Forceps
Sponge Forceps
7" (17.8 cm)
Foerster (Ballenger) Sponge Forceps are 7" in length and include the choice of serrated or smooth looped jaw tips in a straight or curved pattern. Although this forceps can be used in general surgical procedures, it is greatly used during gynecological procedures when certain parts in the body, such as the cervix, need to be grasped.
Foerster Sponge Forceps
Foerster Sponge Forceps
Foerster Sponge Forceps serve the purpose of holding sponges or swabs during different types of medical procedures. These ring-handled forceps have a ratchet on the inner side of the handles and are available in a curved or straight design depending on the reason for use. There is also the option of choosing between serrated or smooth looped jaws in various overall lengths.
Foss Anterior Resection Clamp
S-shape w/ smooth jaws, 11-1/2" (29.2 cm)
Foss Anterior Resection Clamp is mainly used during rectal surgery to remove part of the rectum. This 11 1/2" clamp with smooth jaws forms an s-shape and includes ring handles with ratchet fixatin to allow the surgeon to select the amount of pressure being applied.
Foss Gall Bladder Retractor
Bladder Retractor
1-3/4" wide, 10" (25.4 cm)
Foss Gall Bladder Retractor is a fully curved, 10" long instrument that contains a short handle. During surgical procedures, such as a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, this retractor can be utilized to hold back the gallbladder so it does not impair the visual field of the surgeon.
Fox Gum & Tissue Scissors
Fox Gum & Tissue Scissors
1 serrated blade, 5-1/8" (13.0 cm)
Fox Gum and Tissue Scissors are handcrafted from surgical grade German stainless steel and designed for contouring and cutting gingival tissue. They are used primarily during dental surgery to cut and trim the gums and soft tissue in the oral cavity. The serrated blade allow for cutting without slipping. Both straight and curved tips are available. This instrument is protected by King Plus Surgical Industry manufacturer warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.
Frazier Brain Cannula
4" (10.0 cm)Â Frazier Brain Cannula is a highly specialized piece of instrumentation that is suited for use in neurosurgical procedures. It consists of two parts a guide cannula and a stylet that fits snuggly within the guide. This cannula can be used in deliver a compound to a very specific, predetermined site in the brain. The stylet can be removed during administration and recapped to prevent anything from being delivered at other times. Additionally it is available in 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm
Frazier Cordotomy Knife
forward cutting, 6-1/2" (16.5 cm)Â Frazier Cordotomy Knife is ideally suited for cordotomy/chordotomy procedures. A chordotomy is a surgical procedures that is performed in patients that has severe pain and involves accessing and manipulating the spinal cord. In some cordotomies a laminectomy is also performed for increased access to the cord. This knife is designed for forward cutting and makes effective cuts that reduce trauma to surrounding tissue areas while effectively disabling some pain-conducting tracts.
Frazier Skin Hook
Frazier Skin Hook
5.0 mm wide, 5" (12.7 cm)
Frazier Skin Hook has a long handle with a 5.0 mm wide sharply curved hook at the end of the jaw, which is available in a blunt or sharp point. This skin hook is typically useful for more delicate surgeries, such as dermatologic procedures. The blunt point may be better to use on nerves or tendons, and the sharp point may be more ideal for retracting the skin.
Frazier Suction Tube
Frazier Suction Tube
angled, w/ finger cut-off, 4" (10.2 cm) working length
Frazier Suction Tube has an angled tube and is available in a variety of different sizes and widths depending on the operation. This tube has a finger cut-off on a 4" working length and performs similar to a pump with a suction force. The purpose of this suction force is to be used in general operations in which materials or fluid, typically blood, need to be removed to provide a cleaner working area.