DOCSLIB.ORG

Fine Surgical Instruments for Research™

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Fine Surgical Instruments for Research™ FINE SCIENCE TOOLS CATALOG 2021 FINE SCIENCE TOOLS CATALOG FINE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR RESEARCH™ TABLE OF CONTENTS | CATALOG 2021 Scissors 3 – 35 Spring 3 – 14 Fine 15 – 28 Letter from the Managing Partner Surgical 29 – 35 Bone Instruments 36 – 49 Rongeurs 36 – 38 Dear Customers, Cutters 39 – 47 Other Bone Instruments 47 – 48 After my uncle and founder of Fine Science Tools, Hans, handed Curettes & Chisels 49 over the management of the company to my cousin Rob and I Scalpels & Knives 50 – 61 last year, a lot has happened. Coming to FST as an “outsider”, my primary goal was to learn everything about the products, customers and the entire company. From my very first day, Forceps 63 – 91 I learned just how much my uncle Hans and the excellent Dumont 63 – 73 managerial team, Rob, Michael and Christina were able to Fine 72 – 80 grow the company over the last 45 years from a single office in Moria 74 S&T 75, 77 Vancouver into a global enterprise, a tremendous achievement Standard 81 – 91 that they should be proud of. Through excellent customer Hemostats 92 – 97 service, impeccable product quality and a passionate team, FST has become a household name in surgical and microsurgical instruments and accessories. During the COVID19 pandemic and the following worldwide lockdown, whether at their home office or on-site, our teams Probes & Hooks 99 – 103 around the world were able to provide our customers with the Spatulae 102 – 105 instruments and accessories they needed. Under challenging Hippocampal Tools & Spoons 106 – 107 circumstances, we kept our warehouses open in order to ship Pins & Holders 108 – 109 products to research laboratories, biotech’s and academic Wound Closure 110 – 121 institutions around the world while our support staff actively Needle Holders & Suture 110 – 118 Staplers, Clips & Applicators 119 – 121 continued to provide assistance to all customer questions and Retractors 122 – 129 inquiries. Vascular Instruments 130 – 139 Clamps & Occluders 130 – 134 I would like to thank my colleagues, our suppliers and our Ligation Aids 135 customers – who have stuck with us over the years and especially, Dilation & Cannulation 136 – 139 over the last few months. I am looking forward to our continued cooperation as well as a successful and healthy future for all of us. Animal Accessories 141 – 143 Feeding Needles 141 Animal Identification 142 – 143 Sincerely, Instrument Care & Accessories 144 – 155 Hot Bead Sterilizer 149 Instrument Cases 152 – 155 Surgical Accessories 156 – 159 Drill Accessories 157 Markus Gawenda, Cauterizers 158 Laboratory Accessories 160 – 171 Managing Partner Tools 160 – 165 Magnifiers & Lens Paper 166 – 171 Student Quality Instruments 173 – 179 Quality instruments with the student in mind Scissors 173 – 174 Cutter 174 Vessel Dilator 175 Forceps 175 – 177 Hemostat, Needle Holder, Pin Holder, Scalpel Handle & Retractor 178 – 179 Rob Gawenda Michael Dosch Christina Callanta President Chief Executive Officer Chief of Operations Reference Pages 181 – 200 Please note the following information Worldwide Locations 181 Scissors Test 182 for your safety. Features and Alloys 183 Maintenance and Care 184 – 185 All surgical instruments and devices from the Fine Science Tools Quality Control 186 product range are intended exclusively for use in experimental Student Line 187 Selection 188 research laboratories and facilities or in veterinary medicine. Our Dumont 189 Customer Support is available to answer any questions you may Numerical and Alphabetical Indexes 190 – 199 have about the field of application and the material properties. Additional Information 200 1 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Scissors, Bone Instruments & Scalpels Spring Scissors Pages 3 – 14 Fine Scissors Pages 15 – 28 Surgical Scissors Pages 29 – 35 Bone Instruments Pages 36 – 49 Scalpels & Knives Pages 50 – 61 SPRING SCISSORS These Vannas-style spring scissors have the smallest blades The short taper is ideal for small, precise cuts. ever produced. They are ideal where space is restricted and where absolute precision is demanded. SCISSORS 200% 250% Cutting edge: 2 mm Cutting edge: 2.5 mm Tip diameter: 0.05 mm Tip diameter: 0.05 mm 8 cm 8 cm Straight Curved Straight Curved Angled to side No. 15000-03 No. 15000-04 No. 15000-08 No. 15001-08 No. 15002-08 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 3 PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH AND VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY. SPRING SCISSORS Vannas Vannas-Tübingen SCISSORS The long taper is ideal for cutting vessel walls or when a longer cutting edge is needed. 300% Cutting edge: 3 mm Cutting edge: 4 mm Cutting edge: 5 mm Tip diameter: 0.05 mm Tip diameter: 0.15 mm Tip diameter: 0.075 mm 8 cm 10.5 cm Straight Angled to side Straight Curved Straight Curved 8.5 cm 8.5 cm No. 15000-00 No. 15000-10 No. 15018-10 No. 15019-10 No. 15003-08 No. 15008-08 Curved Angled up 8.5 cm 9.5 cm No. 15004-08 No. 15005-08 4 USA +1 800-521-2109 / +1 650-349-1636 · CANADA +1 800-665-5355 / +1 604-980-2481 · GERMANY +49 (0) 62 21-90 50 50 SPRING SCISSORS Vannas Scissors with Miniature Vannas Microserrations Hand finished under high magnification, Microserrated to minimize slippage. these tips are especially useful when incising vessel walls for catheter insertion. SCISSORS Tip diameter: 0.1 mm Cutting edge: 5 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm 8 cm Straight Curved Straight Curved Cutting edge: 4 mm Cutting edge: 4 mm Moria 9600 Moria 9601 8.5 cm 8.5 cm No. 15396-00 No. 15396-01 No. 15070-08 No. 15071-08 Cutting edge: 5 mm 9 cm No. 15007-08 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 5 PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH AND VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY. SPRING SCISSORS Titanium Vannas Cohan-Vannas ToughCut® Spring Scissors SCISSORS Long cutting blades for a more controlled cut. For more information For more information see page 183. see page 183. Cutting edge: 5 mm Cutting edge: 6 mm Tip diameter: 0.3 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm 9.5 cm 6 cm Cutting edge: 6 mm Tip diameter: 0.3 mm 12.5 cm Straight Curved Angled up Straight Curved No. 15610-08 No. 15615-08 No. 15617-08 Sharp/Sharp Sharp/Sharp No. 15000-02 No. 15000-01 Straight Curved Blunt/Blunt Blunt/Blunt No. 15000-12 No. 15000-11 No. 15124-12 No. 15123-12 6 USA +1 800-521-2109 / +1 650-349-1636 · CANADA +1 800-665-5355 / +1 604-980-2481 · GERMANY +49 (0) 62 21-90 50 50 SPRING SCISSORS Round Handled Vannas Ceramic Coated Spring Scissors Round handles allow easy fingertip adjustments. SCISSORS For more information about our ceramic instruments please visit page 183 Cutting edge: 6 mm Cutting edge: 6 mm Cutting edge: 7 mm Tip diameter: 0.075 mm Tip diameter: 0.15 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm 12.5 cm 14 cm 10 cm Straight Curved Straight Curved Straight Curved No. 15400-12 No. 15401-12 No. 15020-15 No. 15021-15 No. 15750-11 No. 15751-11 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 7 PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH AND VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY. SPRING SCISSORS Vannas-Wolff SCISSORS Ultra long cutting edge without sacrificing tip width. Cutting edge: 7 mm Cutting edge: 8 mm Cutting edge: 10 mm Tip diameter: 0.15 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm Tip diameter: 0.125 mm 10 cm 8.5 cm 10 cm Straight Curved Straight Angled Moria MC52 Moria MC50 No. 15370-52 No. 15370-50 No. 15009-08 No. 15006-09 8 USA +1 800-521-2109 / +1 650-349-1636 · CANADA +1 800-665-5355 / +1 604-980-2481 · GERMANY +49 (0) 62 21-90 50 50 SPRING SCISSORS Dowell Same as No. 15006-09 but with a ball tip to pre vent piercing of un der ly ing tissue. SCISSORS Cutting edge: 8 mm Cutting edge: 8 mm Cutting edge: 10 mm Tip diameter: 1.3 mm Ball Tip diameter: 0.15 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm 9 cm 10 cm 11.5 cm Angled Straight Straight Curved Straight Angled up Sharp/Sharp Blunt/Blunt Sharp/Sharp No. 15033-09 No. 15024-10 No. 15025-10 No. 15023-10 No. 15040-11 No. 15042-11 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 9 PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH AND VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY. SPRING SCISSORS Noyes Tungsten Carbide Noyes Castroviejo SCISSORS Tungsten carbide cutting edges provide long lasting sharpness. For more information see page 183. Tungsten Carbide Cutting Edges Cutting edge: 14 mm Cutting edge: 14 mm Cutting edge: 10 mm Tip diameter: 0.2 mm Tip diameter: 0.275 mm Tip diameter: 0.2 mm 12 cm 12 cm 10 cm Straight Curved Angled up Straight Sharply curved No. 15012-12 No. 15011-12 No. 15013-12 No. 15514-12 No. 15017-10 10 USA +1 800-521-2109 / +1 650-349-1636 · CANADA +1 800-665-5355 / +1 604-980-2481 · GERMANY +49 (0) 62 21-90 50 50 SPRING SCISSORS Ceramic Coated Titanium Castroviejo Westcott Fine Angled Spring Scissors These spring scissors aid in cutting tissues from various angles. SCISSORS For more information see page 183. For more information about our ceramic instruments please visit page 183 Cutting edge: 5 mm Cutting edge: 15 mm Tip diameter: 0.2 mm Tip diameter: 0.25 mm 11 cm 11 cm Straight Curved Slightly curved Angled Angled Cutting edge: 2 mm Cutting edge: 4 mm Tip diameter: 0.1 mm Tip diameter: 0.125 mm 9.5 cm 10 cm No. 15650-11 No. 15651-11 No. 15015-11 No. 15010-09 No. 15010-10 FINESCIENCE.COM · MOST ITEMS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 11 PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH AND VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Veterinarians Are the Doctors Specializing in the Health of Animals
    SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Veterinarians are the doctors specializing in the health of animals. They do the necessary surgical operations and care for the well-being of the animal creatures. The very basic thing they need in a certain operation and care are the veterinary instruments. This will serve as the main allay of every veterinarian in providing care. (1) What are surgical instruments? Surgical instruments are essentially gadgets planned in an uncommon manner to perform particular capacities amid a surgical operation to improve viability and accomplishment of the surgery. (1) 4 Basic types of surgical instruments Surgical instruments are specially designed tools that assist health care professionals car- ry out specific actions during an operation. Most instruments crafted from the early 19th century on are made from durable stainless steel. Some are designed for general use, and others for spe- cific procedures. There are many surgical instruments available for almost any specialization in medicine. There are precision instruments used in microsurgery, ophthalmology and otology. Most surgical instruments can be classified into these 4 basic types: Cutting and Dissecting – these instruments usually have sharp edges or tips to cut through skin, tissue and suture material. Surgeons need to cut and dissect tissue to explore irregular growths and to remove dangerous or damaged tissue. These instruments have single or double razor- sharp edges or blades. Nurses need to be very careful to avoid injuries, and regularly inspect these instruments before using, for re-sharpening or replacement. 11 Iris Scissors 2016 – 1 – LV01-KA202 – 022652 This project is funded by the European Union Clamping and Occluding – are used in many surgical procedures for compressing blood vessels or hollow organs, to prevent their contents from leaking.
    [Show full text]
  • The Introductory Guide/Basic Course #1 Chapter I About Sklar for 123 Years, Sklar Has Set the Standard for Surgical Instrumentation
    Surgical Instruments: The Introductory Guide/Basic Course #1 Chapter I About Sklar For 123 years, Sklar has set the standard for surgical instrumentation. In 1892, German born instrument maker John Sklar, founded the company to fill a need for American made surgical instruments and the rest is history. Sklar rose to prominence during World Wars I and II and was awarded the principal contract as the surgical instrument provider for the United States military. This contract established Sklar as the industry leader and placed it on the forefront of the surgical marketplace, where it went on to receive Certificates of Merit and Achievement from the U.S. Navy and six Army Navy “E” Production Awards. During the 1930s, Sklar’s research department helped to develop a stainless steel alloy especially suited to the manufacture of surgical instruments. The company’s investment in research was justified long-term; most surgical instruments are still made of long-lasting, rust resistant, stainless steel. Today, Sklar is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania where it remains the authority on the manufacture of high quality surgical instruments to medical professionals in 75 countries worldwide. Throughout its history, Sklar has collaborated with leading surgeons and medical facilities to develop thousands of unique surgical instrument patterns. In recent years, Sklar has expanded its product line to include more than 19,000 precision crafted, stainless steel instruments: the largest offering of surgical instruments in the world. Specialty practices include: OB/GYN, Orthopedic, ENT, Cardiovascular, Endoscopic, Dermatology, Podiatry, Veterinary, Dental, etc. The prevention and reduction of healthcare associated infection (HAI) is a top priority in medical facilities today.
    [Show full text]
  • Surgical Instruments Ă
    SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Claudia Gherman, ăCiocan, Ovidiu Fabian Learning objectives What you should know The main types of surgical instruments The main instruments used for cutting tissues The main instruments used for tissue manipulation The main instruments used for exposure (retractors) The main instruments used for suturing The functioning principle of electrocautery devices The main laparoscopic instruments What you should do Recognize the main surgical instruments Attach a scalpel blade to a handle/remove it from the handle Hand a scalpel to another person correctly Perform an incision Handle scissors (hold them correctly, cut under visual control, hand scissors to another person) Handle a self-retaining forceps (hold it correctly, grip the tissue, close and open the forceps, hand it to another person) Hold a retractor correctly Hold, close/open and hand over a needle holder correctly Recognize a suturing needle; recognize a sharp needle and an intestinal needle; find on the needle and suture package the main information about the needle Classification In order to perform surgery, the surgical team needs a number of surgical instruments. Each of the thousands of instruments used is designed for a specific function. They can be classified depending on use as follows: Cutting instruments Instruments for tissue grasping and manipulation Instruments for tissue exposure Suturing instruments Hybrid instruments Endoscopic instruments Cutting instruments Scalpels: consist of a handle and a blade; the handle is made of metal (reusable) or plastic (disposable); blades are disposable, of various shapes and sizes. The top of the scalpel handle has a special part, with a groove that allows its sliding into the blade slot and securing of the blade in position.
    [Show full text]
  • Advanced Energy Systems for Laparoscopic Gynecology Procedures
    Available at www.obgmanagement.com S U pp L ement to This supplement is supported by a grant from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., and has been peer reviewed by the editors of OBG Management. November 2009 Advanced energy systems for laparoscopic gynecology procedures Multifunctional technology yields reliable outcomes, enhances patient safety, and increases procedure efficiency Chair Dr Brill: Probably no surgical instrument defines the gynecolo- gist more than the Kleppinger forceps, the first bipolar device Andrew I. Brill, MD Director of Minimally Invasive used for tubal ligation. It remains an important part of our ar- Gynecology mamentarium despite thermal spread, smoke, char, tissue stick- California Pacific Medical Center ing, and inconsistent hemostasis,1-5 shortcomings that have led San Francisco, California to the development of newer bipolar electrosurgical devices— the LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing System, PlasmaKinetic (PK) plat- Faculty form, and ENSEAL®. These energy-based surgical devices offer John D. Bertrand, MD Director added functionality—coagulation and cutting in a single instru- Minimally Invasive Surgery ment—as well as increased efficiency. These instruments offer Texas Health Dallas specific features that appeal to gynecologic surgeons who have Walnut Hill OB/GYN Associates Dallas, Texas different needs and preferences. Ultrasonic energy technology has also advanced significantly, with instruments such as the Steven D. McCarus, MD Harmonic ACE®, which both cuts and coagulates at the point Chief, Division of Gynecologic Surgery of impact for use in soft-tissue incisions and transections. Director, The Center for Despite our collective surgical experience, the comparative Pelvic Health Florida Hospital Cenebration strengths and weaknesses of these devices have yet to be clearly Orlando, Florida established in an unbiased and reproducible fashion.
    [Show full text]
  • Images Paediatr Cardiol
    RK Kumar and AC Nair. Coil Occlusion of the Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Images Paediatr Cardiol. 2008 Jan-Mar; 10(1): 8–26. in PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY IMAGES Images Paediatr Cardiol. 2008 Jan-Mar; 10(1): 8–26. PMCID: PMC3232586 Coil Occlusion of the Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus RK Kumar and AC Nair Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India Contact information: R. K. Kumar, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Elamakkara PO, Kochi 682026, Kerala, India Phone: 91- 484-280-4001599 Fax: 91-484-2802020 ; Email: [email protected] Copyright : © Images in Paediatric Cardiology This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract While coil occlusion is well accepted for the small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), occlusive devices are preferred for the larger (> 3 mm) ducts by most institutions. Because of costs concerns, occlusive devices are not always realistic in many countries. The technique of simultaneous delivery of multiple coils with bioptome assistance works well for relatively larger ducts. This technique requires careful case selection through echocardiography. The duct anatomy plays a crucial part in determining the suitability for coil occlusion. Coil occlusion has a specific advantage for relatively larger ducts in selected small children and in preterm infants because it is possible to accomplish delivery of multiple coils through relatively small introducer sheaths. In addition, aortic narrowing is less likely because coils compact in the ampulla.
    [Show full text]
  • Surgery Instrumnts Khaled Khalilia Group 7
    Surgery Instrumnts khaled khalilia Group 7 Scalpel handle blade +blade scalpel blade disposable fixed blade knife (Péan - Hand-grip : This grip is best for initial incisions and larger cuts. - Pen-grip : used for more precise cuts with smaller blades. - Changing Blade with Hemostat Liston Charrière Saw AmputationAmputati knife on knife Gigli Saw . a flexible wire saw used by surgeons for bone cutting .A gigli saw is used mainly for amputation surgeries. is the removal of a body extremity by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery. Scissors: here are two types of scissors used in surgeries.( zirconia/ ceramic,/ nitinol /titanium) . Ring scissors look much like standard utility scissors with two finger loops. Spring scissors are small scissors used mostly in eye surgery or microsurgery . Bandage scissors: Bandage scissors are angled tip scissors. helps in cutting bandages without gouging the skin. To size bandages and dressings. To cut through medical gauze. To cut through bandages already in place. Tenotomy Scissors: used to perform delicate surgery. used to cut small tissues They can be straight or curved, and blunt or sharp, depending upon necessity. operations in ophthalmic surgery or in neurosurgery. 10 c”m Metzenbaum scissors: designed for cutting delicate tissue come in variable lengths and have a relatively long shank-to-blade ratio blades can be curved or straight. the most commonly used scissors for cutting tissue. Use: ental, obstetrical, gynecological, dermatological, ophthalmological. Metzenbaum scissors Bandage scissors Tenotomy scissors Surgical scissors Forceps: Without teeth With teeth Dissecting forceps (Anatomical) With teeth: for tougher(hart) tissue: Fascia,Skin Without teeth: (atraumatic): for delicate tissues (empfindlich): Bowel Vessels.
    [Show full text]
  • 11 Cardiac Instruments
    FEHLING AORTIC PUNCHES INS TRUMENTS AORTENSTANZEN 11/1 FEHLING... ... THE DIFFERENCE INSTRUMENTS FOR THORACIC, CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGERY INSTRUMENTE FÜR THORAX-, HERZ- UND GEFÄSSCHIRURGIE FEHLING Hanauer Landstraße 7A · 63791 Karlstein/Germany · www.fehling-instruments.de INSTRUMENTS +49(0) 6188 - 9574.40 +49(0) 6188 - 9574.45 [email protected] FEHLING STERNAL RETRACTORS INSTRUMENTS STERNUMSPREIZER 11/2 CALAFIORE STERNAL RETAINER STERNUMOFFENHALTER 1 1 ⁄2 ⁄4 1 1 1 ⁄16 ⁄2 ⁄2 STERNUM BLADE SCREW NUT STERNUMBLATT FLAT WRENCH STORAGE TRAY MUTTER GABELSCHLÜSSEL LAGERUNGS- LEFT RIGHT SINGLE USE BEHÄLTER LINKS RECHTS MPA-5 MPC-1L MPC-1R NEONATAL 7 x 30 mm** MPB-1 7 x 30 mm* 7 x 30 mm* Ø 8 MPC-0P MPB-7L MPB-7R 10 x 18 mm* 10 x 18 mm* MPA-6 “PEDIATRIC“ PEDIATRIC 45 x 65 mm** MPB-2 MPA-2L MPA-2R Ø 12 10 x 50 mm* 10 x 50 mm* MPA-3L MPA-3R ADULT 15 x 70 mm* 15 x 70 mm* MPA-9 45 x 65 mm** MPC-0A Ø 16 “ADULT“ MPA-4L MPA-4R ADIPOSIS 20 x 100 mm* 20 x 100 mm* MPA-7 70 x 90 mm** MPB-3 Ø 16 MPB-5L MPB-5R 15 x 30 mm* 15 x 30 mm* MPA-8 MPC-0C OSTEOPOROSIS 95 x 115 mm** “CURVED“ MPB-6L MPB-6R Ø 16 20 x 30 mm* 20 x 30 mm* *blade size / Blattgröße **opening width / Öffnungsweite exemplary configuration exemplary configuration Beispielkonfiguration Beispielkonfiguration ADULT - ADIPOSIS OSTEOPOROSIS FEHLING RETRACTORS INSTRUMENTS SPREIZER 11/3 TILTING KIPPBAR FOR PARTIAL STERNOTOMY FÜR PARTIELLE STERNOTOMIE BLADE SIZE BLATTGRÖSSE SPREADING WIDTH 160 mm a x b SPREIZWEITE 100 mm 35 x 50 mm MRM-5 45 x 50 mm MRM-6 215 mm 1 ⁄3 MARJAN 2 ⁄3 SUPERFLEX SOFT TISSUE RETRACTOR WEICHGEWEBERETRAKTOR 200 x 25 mm MTI-0 2 ⁄3 STERILISATION AND STORAGE TRAY FOR MTI-0 STERILISIER- UND LAGERSIEB FÜR MTI-0 220 x 51,2 x 19,5 mm MTK-0 FEHLING PROBES/SIZERS INSTRUMENTS SONDEN/LEHREN 11/6 SUPERPLAST A 45 mm A for mitral valve repair techniques without prosthetic ring SUPERPLAST instruments are construc- für Mitralklappenrekonstruktion ted of shape-memory metal.
    [Show full text]
  • The Drainage of Subretinal Fluid: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
    THE DRAINAGE OF SUBRETINAL FLUID: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL BY George F. Hilton, MD INTRODUCTION AMONG THE MANY CONTROVERSIES IN RETINAL DETACHMENT SURGERY, NONE HAS been more persistent than the unresolved question of drainage versus nondrainage. The controversy has persisted for over 20 years, and more than 60 papers have been written on the subject; however, to date there have been no controlled studies. The ongoing interest in this problem is illustrated by a recent Jules Gonin Club symposium on the drainage of subretinal fluid. After numer- ous papers on the subject the final summary acknowledged: "We are still challenged by the question: To drain or not to drain.'"1 The interest in this question is enhanced by the fact that most retinal surgeons regard the procedure ofsubretinal fluid drainage as a potentially hazardous step. Martin2 has defined it as "the most dangerous part of a retinal detachment operation." Ferguson3 referred to it as "the most crucial point" in the operation, and Norton4 observed that "fluid drainage is the one aspect ofthe surgical procedure over which the surgeon has the least control and although complications are unusual, they can be disas- trous." Not all authors are equally impressed with the potential complica- tions ofdrainage. Chawla5 regarded this surgical step as "only one danger among equals," and Schepens6 wrote that "the rate of complications from correctly performed perforation for the release of subretinal fluid is less than 1%." This question was recently brought into focus by a pair of papers representing the two major schools of thought on the issue.
    [Show full text]
  • 49 How to Grasp the Needle with Needle
    Basic Instrument Use Video Transcript How to Grasp the Needle with Needle Holders Placing a stitch requires a sequence of carefully planned steps. Each step, if performed incorrectly, contributes to the loss of precious operative time. Skilled surgeons do not necessarily suture with rapid hand motions, but use deliberate, disciplined steps that eliminate nonproductive motions during suturing. Novice surgeons must practice handling the needle holder and placing sutures in order to learn how to perform this technique pr operly and efficiently. In this video, we will examine the first step of placing a stitch, how to grasp the needle within the jaws of the needle holder. To grasp the needle in the needle holder, release the ratchet and open the jaws. The needle is positioned between the jaws, at the tip of the instrument, and is almost always held perpendicular to the axis of the jaws. This standard position allows for good needle stability and helps prevent bending. When the needle is held in this manner, the needle can be driven through tissue by merely rotating the holder on its axis. This minimizes the amount of motion needed to drive the needle, using less space to complete the stitch. When the needle is placed obliquely within the jaws, the handle of the holders must move through a wider arc to follow the curve of the needle through the tissue. There are few surgical situations in which oblique placement of the needle is required. When grasping the needle with needle holders, you will also need to plan where along the curve of the needle it should be grasped.
    [Show full text]
  • Nurse/Surgical Assistant Quickguide for Baha® FAST Surgery
    Nurse/Surgical Assistant Quickguide for Baha® FAST Surgery sound sense for a better life Products in this manual are protected by the following patents: US 5 735 790, US 5 935 170, EP 0715839, EP 0715838 and corresponding patents in other countries and pending patent applications. All products can be subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be replaced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical practitioner. ©Entific Medical Systems AB, 2005. All rights reserved. Nurse/Surgical Assistant Quickguide 3 Contents C o n t e n t s • Instruments for set-up 4 • Procedure step by step 6 • Preparation for surgery 8 • Sterilization guidelines 9 • Implantmed sterilization guidelines 11 • Check list 13 Nurse/Surgical Assistant Quickguide 3 Instruments for set-up Instruments for set-up Surgical instruments Pick’n Place instrument set for Baha® The instrument set for Baha® includes instruments for fixture/abutment connection. A complete list of the instruments included is described in detail below. 1. 1. Surgical organizer, titanium 2. Dissector 2. 3. Forceps, titanium 4. Cylinder wrench 3. 5. Screwdriver Unigrip 95 mm 6. Counter torque wrench 4. 7. Drill indicator 8. Connection to handpiece 5. 9. Fixture mount Unigrip (should be placed into titanium organizer) 10. Indicator for Baha 6. 11. Machine screwdriver Unigrip 25 mm 12. Hexagon screwdriver 20 mm 7. 13. Raspatorium 14.
    [Show full text]
  • (Title of the Thesis)*
    DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED SURGERY by Kaci Carter A thesis submitted to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering In conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, Canada (August, 2015) Copyright ©Kaci Carter, 2015 Abstract In the operating room, feedback, such as instrument positioning guidance provided by surgical navigation systems is typically displayed on an external computer monitor. The surgeon’s attention is usually focused on the surgical tool and the surgical site, so the display is typically out of the direct line of sight. A simple visual feedback mechanism was developed to be mounted on the surgical tool. This feedback is within the surgeon’s direct line of sight and alerts the surgeon when it is necessary to look at the monitor for detailed navigation information. The combination of visual feedback with the surgical navigation system is designed to aid the surgeon in cutting around a tumor, maintaining negative margins, while reducing the amount of healthy tissue contained within the cut. The tool- mounted visual feedback device was designed to be light-weight, compatible with electromagnetic (EM) tracking, and pose no risk of galvanic connection to the patient. The device was tested through the resection of multiple tumor contour models using computer navigation screen only, and computer navigation screen with visual feedback mounted on the surgical tool. Use of the device was shown to decrease the amount of healthy tissue contained within the surgical cut, and to increase the subjects’ confidence in their ability to follow acceptable margins.
    [Show full text]
  • Equine Catalog
    Dear Customer, Sontec Instruments, Inc. is a family owned & operated medical company, providing personalized service featuring the finest in surgical instrumentation for over half a century. Our surgical instruments encompass the entire human anatomy including specialty products specific to small and large animal surgery. Owner of Sontec Instruments, Dennis Russell Scanlan III and his sons, Johann, Stefan and Angus Scanlan bring with them a lifetime of experience creating the highest quality products made by the world’s leading manufacturing facilities featuring, cutting edge robotic technology, handmade workmanship combined with an understanding how to make exactly what our valued customers have come to expect. Dennis R. Scanlan, III President & CEO and his wife Caron C. Scanlan thank you, for the opportunity to present our specialty Equine catalog. Sincerely, Dennis Russell Scanlan III Printed 8/20 Colorado, USA / 1.800.821.7496 / www.SontecInstruments.com 1 Table of Contents Important Information . 4 Rongeurs ..............33 Equine Specialty . 55 Forceps . 121 Retractors ............149 Scissors. 159 Needle Holders . 209 Index ................228 Colorado, USA / 1.800.821.7496 / www.SontecInstruments.com 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Troubleshooting Guide Guarantee & Repairs Policy System Needle Holders • Equine (Arthroscopic) • Repair is necessary when needle holder Problem Cause Solution Sontec® surgical instruments are guaran- • Eye no longer securely holds needle when teed to be free of defects in materials and • Neurology & Orthopedic locked on the second ratchet tooth, and workmanship. Any Sontec® instrument that • Orthopedic & Arthroscopic needle turns easily by hand Rust Worn chrome plating on Be aware of plating condition and remove from is defective will be repaired or replaced at our • Urology brass instruments service when wear is visible.
    [Show full text]