What are Retractors? As the name suggest these devices are designed to hold tissue or the edges of the incision during surgical procedures. The human body is composed of variety of tissues and organs that overlap each other at various angles. Hence the main objective of the retractors is to
What are Mayo Scissors? The scissors has been named after the mayo clinic, as it was invented there. The scissors are heavy and are built to cut tough structures. The handles and blades are of same length. The blades of the scissors are usually blunt and rounded. Moreover they may
What is Debakey Forceps? Michael E. Debakey was an American Cardiologist who designed this forceps having non traumatic jaws for vascular tissue handling. The forceps has long blunt tip jaws with two rows of fine longitudinal serrations and a groove in between for better gripping. The blunt jaws and fine
What is Lister’s Sinus Forceps? The instrument has been named after a British Surgeon Joseph Lister (1827-1912). This forceps has long straight blades with ring handles but without a ratchet lock. The tip of the blades is blunt and has transverse serrations. No catch protects the viable tissue if the
What are Potts Scissors? The name Potts has been given to these scissors because they were designed by Willis J. Potts an American Pediatric Surgeon. They are also known as Potts-Smith Scissors or Potts Demartel Scissors. The blades of the scissors are usually angled at the joint (25, 45, 60
What is Bakes’ Dilator? Bakes’ Dilator is composed of a thin shaft with a round handle and an ovoid tip. The special feature of the dilator is its malleability. Due to its designed malleability it works really well in surgical procedures for its intended employment. What is its function? The