Stern-Castroviejo Suture Forceps
wide handle, 0.5 mm teeth & lock, w/ platform, straight, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)Stern-Castroviejo Suturing Forceps are a multipurpose tool for a variety of ophthalmologic procedures. The heavy set teeth ensure the firm grasp of tissue or suturing equipment without slippage. The forceps are available with a tying platform, designed to grasp both the tissue and suturing equipment without changing instruments. A locking mechanism is built into the forceps, which frees the surgeon's hands during the procedure.
Stern-Gills Scissors
thin blades w/ sharp tips, 10.0 mm length, angled forward, 4-3/4" (12.0 cm)Stern-Gills Scissors are a widely used tool, particularly in capsulotomies. The long thin blades of the scissors are designed to radially incise the capsule. The angled forward design allows more accurate contouring to the capsule, while finger holes in the handle allow for a more ergonomic grip.
Sternal Awl
Sternal Awl
Sternal Awl can be useful in cardiothoracic surgical procedures specifically in making access holes through the sternum. These holes can be created to thread stainless steel wire through to close up the incision of a midline sternotomy, the awl can be useful both in creation of the holes as well as in threading the wire through. This instrument is designed with a large cylindrical shaped handle and a sharpened drill-like point for ease in penetration of the sternum.
Sternal Chisel
Sternal Chisel
10" (25.4 cm)
Doyen Rib Raspatory is uniquely designed for use in cardiothoracic surgeries. This raspatory has a bulb shaped handle from which a slightly spiraled hook shape extends. This blade like portion can be used to scrape away at an individual rib which can be necessary in certain nephrectomy approaches. This instrument comes in either left or right handed as well as in adult or pediatric sizes to be suitable for each individual patients needs.
Sternal Needle Holder
Sternal Needle Holder
ring handle, w/ tungsten carbide inserts, straight jaws, 7-3/4" (18.0 cm)
Sternal Needle Holder is designed to be used as a needle holder with sizes 5-0 and smaller suture, but can be utilized in wire twisting as well as other situations. The needle holder has ring handles and straight jaws for superior control and leverage. It features tungsten carbide inserts on the jaws to increase strength and durability. This needle holder is made of operating room grade stainless steel, is crafted by experienced instrument makers in Germany, and is polished to a dull satin finish to reduce glare.
Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister
tungsten carbide inserts, 7" (17.8 cm) Sternal Needle Holder and Wire Twister is a multi purpose instrument that can be used in a variety of surgical procedures. Not only is this instrument designed for handling wire and twisting it into place such as in stabilization of graft placement but the same jaws make it well suited for handling a needle. This can be useful in suturing and other manipulations requiring the use of a needle. The tungsten carbide inserts give this instrument strength while the ring handle design allows for ease in manual operation and manipulation.
Sternal Retractor
Sternal Retractor
titanium, spread: 3-3/20" (80.0 mm), arm length 2-1/4" (57.0 mm), blades 3/4" x 3/4" (20.0 mm long x 20.0 mm deep)
Pediatric Finochietto Retractor is used in thoracic pediatric surgeries to grant greater access to the surgical field. It features blue anodized titanium construction for more strength and less weight, and has an easily adjustable ratchet mechanism used to achieve the desired retraction. The titanium also makes this item non-magnetic.
Sternal Retractor
Sternal Retractor
stainless steel, spread: 1-2/5" (36.0 mm), arm length 1-2/5" (36.0 mm), blades 9/32" x 9/32" (7.0 mm long x 7.0 mm deep)
Pediatric Finochietto Retractor is used in thoracic pediatric surgeries to grant greater access to the surgical field. It features a ratchet mechanism for easy accomplishment of appropriate retraction. The retractor is manufactured in Germany by expert instrument makers, and is comprised of operating room grade stainless steel.
Sternal Retractor
Sternal Retractor
6" (15.0 cm) arm length, 1-1/2" (4.0 cm) blade width, 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) blade depth, 8" (20.0 cm) spread
Favaloro Morse Sternal Retractor is an adjustable sternal retractor that is used in cardiovascular surgeries. This instrument can be used to spread open up the space created in the sternum thus allowing more direct access to the surgical field. The retractor is strongly built but comes equipped with adjustable blades to allows insertion and subsequent spreading.
Sternal Retractor
Sternal Retractor
Morse Sternal Retractor is an ideal tool for spreading open the sternal cavity for use in cardiothoracic surgeries. This instrument increases accessibility to the sternal cavity inside of the rib cage thus allowing surgeons more space for maneuverability. This retractor is available in two sizes one for adults and one for children both of which are adjustable to accommodate a large range of patients.
Sternal Retractor
Sternal Retractor
upper blades: 1-1/8" (2.7 cm) wide x 1-1/8" (2.7 cm) long, lower blades: 1-1/8" (2.7 cm) wide x 3/4" (1.9 cm) long
Pacifico Sternal Retractor is ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic surgery to keep the sternum open when accessing the surgical field. This instrument features two arms which have two blades affixed to each to offer optimal support and assure the space remains open during the procedure. This retractor also comes with an ratcheting arm that allows for each adjustment of spread open insertion as well as during the procedure is necessary.
Sternal Retractor – Adult
Sternal Retractor - Adult
adult size
Ankeney Sternal Retractor is ideally used for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. It is most effectively used as a sternum separator allowing access to the surgical field and is unique designed with a self-retaining rack and pinion action for optimal function. This adult size retractor includes 6 detachable swivel blades.
