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40 Essential Surgical Instruments and Their Uses
recision Tools for Every Surgical Procedure
Surgical instruments are the foundation of every operating room. From routine procedures to complex interventions, these tools enable precision, safety, and efficiency. At SRR Surgical Co, we take pride in manufacturing and exporting a comprehensive range of high-quality surgical instruments trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide.
Below is a curated list of 40 commonly used surgical instruments, organized by their function, along with their primary uses:
🔪 Cutting & Dissecting Instruments
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Scalpel (Surgical Blade) – Sharp blade for precise skin and soft tissue incisions
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Metzenbaum Scissors – Fine dissection of soft tissues
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Mayo Scissors (Straight/Curved) – Cutting thick tissues like fascia
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Iris Scissors – Precise dissection in delicate or ophthalmic surgeries
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Tenotomy Scissors – Ideal for tendon and delicate soft tissue procedures
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Lister Bandage Scissors – Safe cutting of dressings and bandages
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Operating Scissors – General-purpose cutting tool in various surgeries
✋ Grasping & Holding Instruments
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Allis Forceps – Firm grip on soft tissues
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Babcock Forceps – Gentle handling of delicate structures (e.g., intestines)
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Kocher Forceps – Secure grip on tough tissue or vessels
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Towel Clamp (Backhaus) – Securing surgical drapes to the skin
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Needle Holder (Mayo-Hegar) – Holding suture needles during closure
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Sponge Forceps – Holding gauze/sponges for fluid absorption
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Russian Forceps – Gripping dense tissue in abdominal surgeries
🩸 Clamping & Occluding Instruments
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Mosquito Hemostats – Controlling bleeding in small vessels
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Kelly Hemostats – Clamping medium blood vessels
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Crile Forceps – Full-length serration for secure vessel control
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Pean Forceps – Larger hemostats for thick tissues
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Rochester-Ochsner Forceps – Heavy-duty clamping in deep surgeries
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Bulldog Clamp – Temporary vessel occlusion with minimal trauma
🧩 Retracting & Exposing Instruments
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Senn Retractor – Retracting skin and superficial tissue
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Army-Navy Retractor – General-purpose retraction
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Richardson Retractor – Exposing deep abdominal or chest areas
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Deaver Retractor – Deep tissue retraction in abdominal procedures
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Weitlaner Retractor – Self-retaining, ideal for orthopedic surgeries
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Gelpi Retractor – Self-retaining for narrow surgical fields
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Balfour Retractor – Abdominal wall retraction during laparotomy
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Rake Retractor – Sharp retraction with strong grip
💨 Probing, Dilating & Suction Instruments
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Yankauer Suction Tip – General-purpose fluid suction
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Poole Suction Tube – Designed for abdominal/thoracic cavity suction
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Frazier Suction Tip – Precision suction in ENT and neurosurgery
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Hegar Dilator Set – Progressive dilation in OB-GYN procedures
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Uterine Sound – Measuring uterine depth
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Grooved Director with Probe – Guiding incisions and instrument access
🛠️ Miscellaneous Surgical Instruments
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Skin Hook – Gently lifting skin during dissection
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Mallet – Orthopedic tool used to tap chisels or osteotomes
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Bone Chisel – Shaping and cutting bone
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Curette – Tissue scraping in ENT, gynecological, or dental procedures
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Osteotome – Precise bone-cutting instrument
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Surgical Tray/Container – Organized storage and sterilization of tools
🔧 Why Choose Concise Enterprises?
With over 50 years of manufacturing excellence, Concise Enterprises is a global leader in surgical instrument production. Our products are made from premium surgical-grade stainless steel, available in single-use or reusable, sterile or non-sterile, and fully customizable formats for OEM and private labeling.
✅ Certifications & Global Standards
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ISO 13485:2016 Certified
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CE Marked (MDD Class IIa)
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FDA Registered & cGMP Compliant
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Trusted by clients in USA, UK, EU, Latin America, and beyond
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