Spurling Ivd Rongeur
4.0 mm x 10.0 mm jaws Schlesinger IVD Rongeur is a unique instrument designed for use in manipulation and handling of intervertebral discs. This can be useful in spinal procedures such as discectomies for treatment of herniated discs or other neurosurgical orthopedic surgeries in which the IVD are manipulated. These rongeur features ring handles for ease in manual operation as well as serrated jaws that aids in their ability to effectively grip the IVD. It is available in 5" or 6" and straight, angled up or angled down making it well suited for a vast array of surgical interventions and surgeon preferences.
Staude-Moore Tenaculum Forceps
Steiner-Auvard Vaginal Speculum
2.5 lbs. Steiner-Auvard Vaginal Speculum features a shallow half blade at a right angle to the blade, which has a spherical weight. The instrument is used in obstetrics to keep the vaginal canal open to keep the surgeon's hands free during the procedure. The weighted speculum is available in various sizes of blades to accommodate a wide range of cases.
Sterile Surgical Blades
Sterile Surgical Blades
box of 100 blades
Sterile Surgical Blades are offered in a variety of shapes and sizes to serve different cutting purposes. For instance, a blade that consists of a wider, flat surface will be ideal for trimming or stripping. On the other hand, a more shapely blade with a sharp point can be used to make angled cuts or cut a certain area more precisely. All of the different blades are available in a box of 100.
Stern-Castroviejo Suture Forceps
wide handle, 0.5 mm teeth & lock, w/ platform, straight, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)Stern-Castroviejo Suturing Forceps are a multipurpose tool for a variety of ophthalmologic procedures. The heavy set teeth ensure the firm grasp of tissue or suturing equipment without slippage. The forceps are available with a tying platform, designed to grasp both the tissue and suturing equipment without changing instruments. A locking mechanism is built into the forceps, which frees the surgeon's hands during the procedure.
Stern-Gills Scissors
thin blades w/ sharp tips, 10.0 mm length, angled forward, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm)Stern-Gills Scissors are a widely used tool, particularly in capsulotomies. The long thin blades of the scissors are designed to radially incise the capsule. The angled forward design allows more accurate contouring to the capsule, while finger holes in the handle allow for a more ergonomic grip.
Sternal Awl
Sternal Awl
Sternal Awl can be useful in cardiothoracic surgical procedures specifically in making access holes through the sternum. These holes can be created to thread stainless steel wire through to close up the incision of a midline sternotomy, the awl can be useful both in creation of the holes as well as in threading the wire through. This instrument is designed with a large cylindrical shaped handle and a sharpened drill-like point for ease in penetration of the sternum.
Sternal Chisel
Sternal Chisel
10" (25.4 cm)
Doyen Rib Raspatory is uniquely designed for use in cardiothoracic surgeries. This raspatory has a bulb shaped handle from which a slightly spiraled hook shape extends. This blade like portion can be used to scrape away at an individual rib which can be necessary in certain nephrectomy approaches. This instrument comes in either left or right handed as well as in adult or pediatric sizes to be suitable for each individual patients needs.
Sternal Needle Holder
Sternal Needle Holder
ring handle, w/ tungsten carbide inserts, straight jaws, 7-3/4" (18.0 cm)
Sternal Needle Holder is designed to be used as a needle holder with sizes 5-0 and smaller suture, but can be utilized in wire twisting as well as other situations. The needle holder has ring handles and straight jaws for superior control and leverage. It features tungsten carbide inserts on the jaws to increase strength and durability. This needle holder is made of operating room grade stainless steel, is crafted by experienced instrument makers in Germany, and is polished to a dull satin finish to reduce glare.
Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister
tungsten carbide inserts, 7" (17.8 cm) Sternal Needle Holder and Wire Twister is a multi purpose instrument that can be used in a variety of surgical procedures. Not only is this instrument designed for handling wire and twisting it into place such as in stabilization of graft placement but the same jaws make it well suited for handling a needle. This can be useful in suturing and other manipulations requiring the use of a needle. The tungsten carbide inserts give this instrument strength while the ring handle design allows for ease in manual operation and manipulation.