Arruga Capsule Forceps
Arteriotomy Scissors
Arteriotomy Scissors
flat handle, angled 45 degrees, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)
Arteriotomy Scissors are crafted for use in a wide range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures. In any number of vascular type surgeries ranging from arterial grafting to valve repair it is necessary to incise arteries or to expand already made incisions and this scissor is made for that particular purpose. This is a general, multi-purpose tool which comes equipped with a flat handle as well as being angled at 45 degrees giving it the optimal handling and accessibility to hard to reach regions without obscuring the surgical field excessively.
Arteriotomy Scissors
Arteriotomy Scissors
w/ tungsten carbide inserts, serrated lower blade, 7-1/2" (19.0 cm)
Potts-Smith Arteriotomy Scissors are designed for use in arteriotomy procedures and thus makes them ideal for use in many different cardiothoracic surgeries. This handheld instrument is crafted with two sharp blades for clean incision and dissection or arteries such as during arteriotomies. Some unique features of these scissors are the golden handles as well as the additional support of tungsten carbide inserts and a serrated lower blade that helps reduce slippage and facilitates clean cuts without tearing. This instrument is available in three different angle measures: 25, 45 and 60 degrees.
Artery & Intestinal Forceps
Longitudinal serrations, 1x2 teeth, straight
Allen-Kocher Artery and Intestinal Forceps are designed with longitudinal serrations on straight jaws. These ratchet ring-handled forceps also contain 1x2 teeth on the tips of the jaws that interlock in order to compress tissue in which blood is being depleted.
Artery Forceps
Artery Forceps
right angle, 8" (20.0 cm)
Wilkstroem Artery Forceps have serrated jaws that are curved at a right angle. In order to obtain hard to reach arteries, this forceps helps to clamp off any future bleeding that may result. This instrument is also polished to a dull, satin finish to reduce glare under operating room lights.
Artery Scissors
Artery Scissors
delicate, blunt/blunt tips
Church Artery Scissors are ideal for fine and sharp incision and/or dissection of the arteries. Designed with delicate, blunt/blunt tips, these scissors are available in curved or straight ends. The wide variety allows for a variety of angles to be reached during vascular procedures.
Artery Scissors
Artery Scissors
Coronary Artery Scissors are ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures in which intervention is required of the coronary artery. This scissor has a lightweight and slime design for easy handling and easy maneuverability in the surgical field. This scissor can be used to complete or enlarge and incision made with a scalpel in the coronary artery. The small, sharp blades provide a clean cut without causing crushing trauma. This instrument is available in two lengths 7" and 8.5" and in five different angle measures: 25, 45, 60 and 90 degrees making this a highly versatile tool that can be found to accommodate many surgical scenarios.
Artery Scissors
Artery Scissors
flat handle, 6-3/4" (17.0 cm)
Mills Circumflex Scissors are ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. More specifically this scissor is designed at a 125 degree angle making it the perfect contour to follow along the path of the circumflex artery that runs in a curve around the heart. Additionally, this instrument features a 1.0 mm ball tip and is designed for easy gripping and maneuverability. This instrument is polished to a dull, satin finish to reduce glare under operating room lights.
Artery Scissors – Ball Tip
Artery Scissors - Ball Tip
flat handle, ball tip on lower blade, 6-3/4" (17.0 cm)
Artery Scissors are ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures that require incision into arteries. The strong, sharp blades are created for quick cutting force that gives a clean cut and reduces damage and trauma to surrounding tissue. This instrument features a flat handle that makes it easy to grip and is available a number of different angles including 25, 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees making this a highly versatile tool that can find applications in many cardiothoracic surgeries.
Artery Scissors – Supercut
Artery Scissors -
supercut, 7" (17.5 cm)
Diethrich Coronary Artery Scissors are handcrafted from surgical grade German stainless steel. The long Supercut blades are available in a range of angles (25, 45, 60, 90, 120 degrees) to accommodate cardiovascular procedures such as arteriotomies. The black-coated ring handles help the surgeon to maintain a comfortable grip. Supercut scissors are designed to provide the surgeon with maximum control. These scissors feature specially-designed razor sharp upper blade edges to cut effortlessly and cleanly through dense or delicate tissue, have diamond-cut micro-serrations on the lower blade to grip tissue and prevent slippage, and feature black-coated handles.
Atkinson Retrobulbar Needle
sharp rounded point, 25-gaugeAtkinson Retrobulbar Needle is a commonly used tool in preoperative treatment of ophthalmologic procedures. The needle may be used to perforate the orbital septum in administering an anesthetic or alcohol. Two different gauges are available with the needle depending on surgical preference.
Atrial Valve Retractor
Atrial Valve Retractor
Cooley Atrial Valve Retractor is a uniquely designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is used particularly for atrial valve retraction and is perfectly suited to do so because of its bulb shaped handle for firm handling and angled head piece to allow manipulation while leaving the surgical field accessible. This instrument is available in three sizes: small, medium and large all of which are for a right sided approach. A left sided approach instrument is also available to accommodate a variety of surgical uses.