Term | Definition |
Sharp Ear Dissector | -used to remove debris from the ear canal |
Adson Forceps | -used to grasp tissue and in suturing |
Trocars And Obturators | -consist of sharply pointed stylus (obturators) contained in a cannula (outer tube)
-available in various sizes
-used to withdraw fluids from cavities or for draining and irrigating with a catheter |
Specula | -most common dilator used
-valves are spread apart dilating the opening
-used to open or distend a body orifice or cavity |
Hartmann Alligator Ear Forceps | -has a 3 1/2 inch shaft and is made in a variety of styles
- action of the jaws similar to that of an alligators jaw
-used to remove foreign bodies or polyps |
Nasal Specula | -valves can be spread to facilitate viewing
-applicator or snare can be introduced through the valves
-used to spread the nostrils through examination |
Senn Retractor | -used to retract small incisions or to secure a skin edge for suturing
-flat end is a blunt retractor
-three pronged end may be sharp or dull |
Hegar Uterine Dilators | -available in sets
-double or single ended
-used to dilate the cervix for dilation and curretage |
Hemostat Forceps | -jaws may be fully or partly serrated without teeth
-may be curved or straight
-used to clamp small vessels or hold tissue
-mosquito forceps (4 inches)
-crile forceps (5 inches)
-Kelly forceps (6 to 7 inches) |
Toothed Tissue Forceps | -manufactured in 4 to 18 inch lengths
-pincher grip
-used to grasp tissue, muscle, or skin surrounding a wound |
Bandage Scissors | -blunt probe tip
-easily inserted under bandages with relative safety
-used to remove bandages and dressings |
Transfer Forceps | -many sizes and lengths available
-sterile transfer forceps may be used to arrange items on sterile tray |
Towel Forceps | -may have sharp or atraumatic tips
-various lengths from 3 to 6 1/2 inches
-used to hold drapes in place during surgery |
Needle Holders | -jaws are shorter and stronger than hemostat jaws
-jaws may be serrated or may have a groove in the center
-are 4 to 7 inches in lengths
-used to grasp a suture needle firmly |
Cervical Biopsy Forceps | -available with or without teeth
-used to obtain cervical specimens for diagnostic examination |
Allis Tissue Forceps | -available in different lengths and jaw widths
-used to grasp tissue, muscle, or skin surrounding a wound |
Adson Thumb Forceps | -usual length is 4 inches
-manufactured with or without teeth
-used to grasp tissue and in suturing |
Rectal Biopsy Punch | -manufactured with interchangeable stems
-available in different lengths and styles
-used through a proctoscope or sigmoidoscope |
Buck Ear Curette | -has a stainless steel loop at the end
-made with a sharp or blunt scraper ends
-manufactured in various sizes
-used to remove foreign matter fro the ear canal |
Catheter Guide | -metal guide
-used with extreme caution
-used by a physician when the catheter cannot be inserted by usual means |
Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Forceps | -very sharp pointed tips
-used to hold tissue (e.g. the cervix) while a tissue specimen is obtained o to lift the cervix to view the fornix |
Foley Catheter With Inflated Balloon | -manufactured in sizes 8 to 32 French with a double rubber lining toward the tip
-after insertion, sterile solution is injected into the inner lining inflating to hold in the bladder
-used as an indwelling catheter |
12 mL Luer Lock Syringe | -used for injecting amounts greater than 5 mL
-typically used to inject a catheter to inflate the balloon at the tip of an indwelling catheter |
Endocervical Curetter | -smaller than the uterine curette
-used in the same way as the uterine curette |
Probes | -length ranges from 4-12 inches; available with or without bulbous
-may be smooth or may have a grooved retractor
-used to find foreign bodies embedded in dermal tissue or muscle or to trace a wound tract |
Foerster Sponge Forceps | -used to hold gauze squares to sponge the surgical site |
Metzenbaum scissors | -most frequently used length is 5 1/4 inches
-used to cut and dissect tissue |
Plain Tip Tissue Forceps | -manufactured in different lengths
-atraumatic for tissue
-used to grasp tissue, muscle, or skin surrounding a wound |
Schroeder Uterine Vulsellum Forceps | -use to hold tissue (e.g. the cervix) while a tissue specimen is obtained or to lift the cervix to view the fornix |
Bozeman Uterine Dressing Forceps | -designed to hold sponges or dressings
-capable of reaching the cervix through the vagina
-used to swab the area or apply medication |
Placenta Forceps | -used to remove tissue |
Splinter Forceps | -design and construction vary
-fine tip for foreign object retrieval |
Ivan Laryngeal Metal Applicator | -holds cotton in place with its roughened end; used to swab or sponge throat or post nasal tissue
-6 to 9 inches long with curved end for use in throat or postnasal areas
-used to remove foreign bodies imbedded in the pharynx |
Krause Nasal Snare | -wire loop at the tip that can be tightened
-used to remove polyps from the nares |
Laryngeal Mirror | -made in various sizes
-may have nonfogging surface
-used for examination of the larynx and postnasal area |
Iris Scissors | -usual length is 4 inches
-curved or straight blade tips
-straight tips usually are used for suture removal |
Plain Thumb Dressing Forceps | -manufactured in lengths from 4-12 inches
-varying types of serrated jaws but no teeth
-used to insert packing into or remove objects from deep cavities |
Sims Uterine Sounds | -used to check the patency of the cervical as for the urethral meatus |
Mayo Scissors | -5 to 6 inches long
-used to cut and dissect fascia and muscle
-straight mayo scissors can be used as suture scissors |
Littauer Stitch Or Suture Scissors | -blade has beak or hook to slide under sutures
-4 to 5 inches long
-used to remove sutures |
Bayonet Forceps | -manufactured in different lengths
-smooth tipped
-used to insert packing into or remove objects from the nose and ear |
Disposable Scalpels | -handles: No.3 is the standard handle; No.3L and No.7 are used in deeper cavities
-blades: No.15 is commonly used; No.10, 11, and 12 are used for specialty incisions |
Long Allis Forceps | -same as allis forceps
-used in deeper body cavities |
Sims Uterine Curette | -available in several sizes
-hollow and spoon shaped; used for scraping
-used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue |
Silverman Biopsy Needle | -manufactured with a split cannula
-stylus is removed, and cannula is inserted to retrieve the specimen
-needle biopsy can eliminate the need for surgical incision |
Metal Tongue Depressor | -used to depress the tongue for oral examinations |
Foerster Sponge Forceps | -round and serrated tips
-used in the same way as the dressing forceps |
Red Robinson Catheter | -soft rubber urethral catheter in sizes 8-32 french
-inserted temporarily into the bladder for drainage or to obtain a specimen |