2. INTRODUCTION
• The items related to surgical processes and other items which are
medicine related items used for the patients care though not drug, fall
under the category of surgical and other items.
• Surgical instruments are specially designed tools or devices for
performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during
surgery/operation.
3. SURGICAL FORCEPS
• Forceps are hinged instruments utilized for gripping or clasping
objects. • Those used in
the medical field are manufactured from quality carbon steel in order
to withstand the rigors of ongoing sterilization.
• There are many types of forceps, some are discussed below:
6. • Instrument type/name: Hemostatic Forceps• Also
termed as : Artery Forceps, Clamps and Snaps• Raw
material: Stainless steel• Main function: To clamp and
restrict arteries or tissue, to control the flow of blood•
Where used mostly: General surgery• Important
product features: They have fine serrations of varying
lengths in the jaws.• Other comments: Some patterns
are available with sharp teeth in the jaws.
7.
8. • Instrument type/name: Dressing/Thumb Forceps•
Raw material: Stainless steel• Main function: To grasp
and handle dressing and other material• Where used
mostly: General surgery• Important product features:
Tweezer-type forceps are generally serrated, without
teeth. They come in many sizes and shapes.
9. KELLY FORECEPS
• Also termed forceps:Rochester Foreceps Raw
material:stainless steel Features:either curved or
straight Use: for gripping and holding tightly onto
tissue, including rupture blood vessel.