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) 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.
Frazier Brain Cannula
4" (10.0 cm) 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) 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 Suction Tube – Straight
straight Frazier Suction Tube is a vitally important instrument for use in the operating room. This suction tube is designed to aid in the removal of excess liquid and smaller cut material from the surgical field. This allows increased visibility and access to the area that is being operated on. Additionally this suction tube is straight and comes in two different lengths 7" and 9" each of which is available from 6 fr to 12 fr making it the perfect fit for a wide variety of neurosurgical or orthopedic procedures.
Front & Side Wire Cutter – Tungsten Carbide
tungsten carbide jaws, double-action, 1/16" (1.7 mm) maximum capacity, 7-1/8" (18.1 cm) Front and Side Wire Cutter is designed for use in surgical procedures that require manipulation of the length of surgical wire. In procedures such as laminectomies or total hip replacements insertion of a wire is necessary to confer some stability to the newly operated upon region. Not only does this give stability but speeds up the healing time and prevents trauma to the area during the healing process. This particular cutter is a front and side cutter and features double action tungsten carbide jaws that has a maximum capacity of 1.7 mm.
Fukuda Style Shoulder Retractor
7" (18.0 cm) Fukuda Style Shoulder Retractor is ideally suited for use in shoulder surgery. Use of this instrument facilitates the most direct approach to the shoulder by retraction of soft tissue and exposure of the humeral head and the glenoid cavity. This retractor features a T-shaped piece that is affixed to a flat slightly bent fenestrated piece. Additionally it is available in two size to accommodate the variety that is encountered in different patients.
Gallaher Rasp
straight, coarse teeth, 6.5" (16.5 cm) Gallaher Rasp is ideally suited for use in shaping or whittling down bone and other hard tissue. It can aid in prevention of further trauma or injury to soft tissue layers such as brain in craniotomies or to the spinal cord or neurovascular bundles in laminectomies. A unique feature of this rasp is the additional loop affixed to the base of the handle for placement of the thumb for added grip and maneuvering. Additionally this rasp is straight and features coarse teeth.
Galt Trephines
Galt Trephines are ideally suited for use in neurosurgical procedures. This trephine is designed to help gain access to the brain which is within the bony skull. The trephine can be used to create holes to gain entry into this area in procedures such as craniotomies. This instrument features a solidly build shaft that features a t-type handle at one end that allows for effective rotating motion while the other end features a circular blade. Additionally this instrument is available in a wide array of sizes including 12.0 mm, 16.0 mm, 18.0 mm, 22.0 mm and 25.0 mm making it the perfect fit for a variety of patient needs and surgeon preferences.
Garrigue Vaginal Speculum
3" x 1-1/2" (7.6 cm x 3.8 cm) Devilbiss Vaginal Speculum features two blades with two sets of screws allowing for parallel or bivalve opening of the blades. The instrument is primarily used for examination or operative use. It is available in various sizes of blades to accommodate a wide range of cases.
Gellhorn Uterine Biopsy Forceps
curved to side, w/ pin in upper jaw to hold specimen, 8-1/4" (21.0 cm) Gellhorn Uterine Biopsy Forceps feature handles angled to the side and a circular biopsy punch with a pin in the upper jaw to hold the specimen after removal. The angled ring handles allow the surgeon to perform the biopsy without obstructing the view with hands.