Periosteotome
Periosteotome
pediatric size, 6" (15.2 cm)
Alexander Periosteotome is used in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The unique double headed design of this instrument allows it to be multi-functional and useful in a variety of surgical maneuvers. One end is shaped like a small mallet while the other is slightly chisel shaped with a rough ridged surface. This instrument can be used when it is necessary to remove periosteium, the tissue overlying bone which contains all of the nervous and vascular supply. Additionally, this instrument is designed for pediatric use.
Peripheral Vascular Clamp
Peripheral Vascular Clamp
curved, 6" (15.0 cm)
DeBakey Peripheral Vascular Clamp is designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures where it is necessary to block or occlude blood flow. Although it is a multi-purpose instrument is is best suited for clamping of peripheral vessels. The slightly curved jaws as well as the jaw teeth allow the clamp to remain securely fastened at the site where it is affixed through the procedure.
Peripheral Vascular Clamp
Peripheral Vascular Clamp
3.0 cm long straight jaws, 8" (20.0 cm)
DeBakey Multi-Purpose Peripheral Vascular Clamp is ideally crafted to be an all-purpose clamp for use during cardiothoracic surgical procedures to clamp peripheral vessels. This instrument is ideal for clamping any vessels during surgery for a number of reasons one of the most important being to occlude blood flow through vessels to prevent the patient from losing an excessive amount of blood. The slight angle of the blade allows the instrument handle to be slightly out of the surgical field so as to keep that as clear as possible for increased visibility.
Perthes Bone Awl
Perthes Bone Awl can be used in many different surgeries that require handling of bone. Specifically it can used on orthopedic surgeries to do a wide variety of things such as creating or enlarging holes in bone. This can also be useful in spinal surgeries to create pilot holes in vertebrae that can be enlarged using a drill. The unique aspect of this instrument is the handle which is made to be gripped perpendicular to the point making it easy to use manually with increased precision.
Phaneuf Uterine Artery Forceps
8-1/4" (21.0 cm) Â Phaneuf Artery Forceps are designed to clamp down ruptured blood vessels. The forceps feature ring handles with a lock to hold the clamp in position. The serrated teeth grasp onto the blood vessels with minimal injury. Available in straight or curved blades to accommodate a wide range of cases.
Pierse Eye Speculum
blades 11.0 mm wide, spread 20.0 mm Pierse Eye speculum is a commonly used tool when visualization of the globe is desired during routine ophthalmologic examination. The lightweight design allows for quick palpebral opening and inspecting of the anterior ocular surface. The speculum is equipped with 11.0 mm wide blades and a 20.0 mm spread.
Pierse Fixation Forceps
3-3/4" (9.5 cm)Â Pierse Fixation Forceps are ideal for holding in place tissue during ophthalmologic procedures. The delicate teeth on the forceps are ideal for handling and fixing fine tissue such as the cornea without crushing. Two different tooth sizes are available on the forceps depending on surgical preference.
Pierse-Type Colibri Forceps
pierse-type tips, 3-1/8" (8.0 cm)Â Pierse-Type Colibri Forceps are an excellent instrument during corneal surgery. The curved tip aides in grasping corneal tissue with minimal trauma or crushing, and are also useful for corneo-scleral suturing. Two different tooth sizes are available with the forceps depending on surgical preference.
Piffard Dermal Curette
Piffard Dermal Curette
oval, 6-1/4" (15.9 cm)
Piffard Dermal Curette features an oval cutting edge at the end of a large cylindrical metal handle. The cutting edge is commonly used to scrape lesions and growths from the surface of the skin. The Piffard Dermal Curettes are available with varying sizes of the oval cutting edge to accommodate a wide range of skin lesions and growths.
Piffard Dermal Curette
Piffard Dermal Curette - Narrow Handles
oval, narrow handles, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm)
Piffard Dermal Curette with narrow handles features an oval cutting edge used to scrape lesions and growths from the surface of skin. The narrow handle accommodates use by smaller hands. The curettes are available with varying sizes of the oval cutting edge for use on a wide range of lesions and growths on skin.
Pin Cutter – End Cutting
end cutting, stainless Pin Cutter is ideally suited for use in trimming surgical pins. This cutter features scissoring handles that fit comfortably in the hand for manual operation. A variety of procedures require the insertion of pins to stabilize an inserted graft or to hold together certain portions of bone during the procedure. Procedures such as fracture repair of the hip or other bones necessitate an instrument such as a pin cutter to modify the pins to an appropriate length for each individual patient. This instrument is available in three lengths and three different cutting capacity including a diameter of 3.2 mm, 4.7 mm or 6.4 mm making it suitable for a vast array of pins. Additionally this cutter is end cutting and is crafted from stainless steel.
