Basic Surgical Instruments List: Names and Uses
If you are searching for surgical instruments names and uses, this is the basic list found in most general surgery sets.
Grasping and holding Tissue forceps (Adson, Brown-Adson, Gillies): hold skin and tissue while suturing. Dressing forceps: handle dressings and delicate tissue. Allis and Babcock forceps: grasp tissue and bowel. Towel clips (Backhaus): secure drapes.
Clamping and hemostasis Mosquito, Kelly, Pean and Kocher hemostatic forceps: clamp vessels and tissue to control bleeding.
Cutting Scalpel handles (No. 3, No. 4) with blades: make incisions. Mayo scissors: cut tough tissue and sutures. Metzenbaum scissors: dissect delicate tissue. Suture scissors: cut stitches.
Suturing Needle holders (Mayo-Hegar, Olsen-Hegar): drive the suture needle.
Exposing Retractors (Senn, Langenbeck, Deaver, Weitlaner, Gelpi): hold the wound open for visibility.
Suction and probing Yankauer suction tips, probes and grooved directors for exploring and clearing the field.
Why a complete set matters A basic set lets the team handle most routine procedures without delay, and standard names mean everyone in the theatre asks for the same tool. Always choose instruments that are corrosion resistant, accurately aligned and easy to sterilize.
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