A device that is an interchangeable component of a scalpel and that functions as a handle designed to mount a compatible blade. This device with the blade become a single-bladed surgical instrument intended to be used by a physician for cutting or dissecting tissue. The device is typically made of metal (e.g., stainless steel or brass). This is a reusable device.

A device that is an interchangeable component of a scalpel and that functions as a handle designed to mount a compatible blade. This device with the blade become a single-bladed surgical instrument intended to be used by a physician for cutting or dissecting tissue. The device is typically made of metal (e.g., stainless steel or brass). This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual instrument designed to be used by an examining physician to gently tap near a patient's joints to test reflexes (e.g., patellar, ankle reflexes). It consists of a handle and shaft typically made of stainless steel, and has a head that may be ring, wedge, or dome shaped and is made of a soft material (e.g., rubber or plastic). Some devices may be fitted with a spike, brush, or other detachable component at the proximal end that can be used for neurological examinations. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual instrument designed to be used by an examining physician to gently tap near a patient's joints to test reflexes (e.g., patellar, ankle reflexes). It consists of a handle and shaft typically made of stainless steel, and has a head that may be ring, wedge, or dome shaped and is made of a soft material (e.g., rubber or plastic). Some devices may be fitted with a spike, brush, or other detachable component at the proximal end that can be used for neurological examinations. This is a reusable device.

Operating Scissors are used for cutting Soft tissues in a surgery.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument intended to be used during surgical intervention of the trachea to dilate tracheal structures/passages, typically during the creation of a tracheostoma and/or for expanding the margins of a tracheostoma to assist in the insertion of a tracheostomy tube. It can be of various designs and sizes, e.g., a slender hollow or solid body made of metal, plastic or other suitable material in a cylindrical form, or a scissors-like instrument that when activated by closing the two ringed-handles, two or three blunted curved prongs expand in opposite directions. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument inserted into a nostril and manually expanded to maximally open the nostril by stretching the tissue around the nasal orifice, allowing access for examination or ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgical intervention. The device is made of high-grade stainless steel and has two blunt, contoured blades that are expanded by applying pressure to the pivoted handles. The handles are typically attached to springs so that they close upon release of the pressure applied to them. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument inserted into a nostril and manually expanded to maximally open the nostril by stretching the tissue around the nasal orifice, allowing access for examination or ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgical intervention. The device is made of high-grade stainless steel and has two blunt, contoured blades that are expanded by applying pressure to the pivoted handles. The handles are typically attached to springs so that they close upon release of the pressure applied to them. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument inserted into a nostril and manually expanded to maximally open the nostril by stretching the tissue around the nasal orifice, allowing access for examination or ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgical intervention. The device is made of high-grade stainless steel and has two blunt, contoured blades that are expanded by applying pressure to the pivoted handles. The handles are typically attached to springs so that they close upon release of the pressure applied to them. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held, mechanical test instrument designed as an acoustic resonator used to test the hearing acuity of a patient, to diagnose hearing disorders, and to test for vibratory sense. It is usually made of stainless steel in the form of a two-pronged fork with the prongs (tines) formed from a U-shaped bar with a handle attached at the base of the "U". It resonates at a specific constant pitch when set vibrating by striking it against a surface or with an object. The pitch that a particular tuning fork generates depends on the length of the two prongs. This is a reusable device.

A long, thin, hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to facilitate grasping and manipulation of soft-tissues/anatomical structures [typically during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery]; it is not intended for insertion through an endoscope, nor into the eye, and is not a dedicated biopsy device. Commonly referred to as alligator- or crocodile-forceps, it has a slender body (to allow for restricted access) and small grasping blades which are hinged close to the distal (working) end. It is a metallic device available in various sizes/lengths; some types may include an integrated suction channel. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.

A long, thin, hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to facilitate grasping and manipulation of soft-tissues/anatomical structures [typically during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery]; it is not intended for insertion through an endoscope, nor into the eye, and is not a dedicated biopsy device. Commonly referred to as alligator- or crocodile-forceps, it has a slender body (to allow for restricted access) and small grasping blades which are hinged close to the distal (working) end. It is a metallic device available in various sizes/lengths; some types may include an integrated suction channel. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.

A long, thin, hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to facilitate grasping and manipulation of soft-tissues/anatomical structures [typically during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery]; it is not intended for insertion through an endoscope, nor into the eye, and is not a dedicated biopsy device. Commonly referred to as alligator- or crocodile-forceps, it has a slender body (to allow for restricted access) and small grasping blades which are hinged close to the distal (working) end. It is a metallic device available in various sizes/lengths; some types may include an integrated suction channel. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held surgical instrument, formed in the shape of a tube, used to provide dissection while controlling intraoperative bleeding, and for the removal of debris/fluids, during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery. The device is connected to the tubing of a suction system at the proximal end and there is an opening at the working end through which the suction is applied to the site. The distal end is typically shaped as a rounded, flat blade, allowing the two functions to be applied simultaneously. It will have fingertip suction control and eliminates the need for a separate suction tip. It is made of metal and comes in various shapes and sizes. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to remove bone during an orthopaedic intervention of the limbs/joints; it is not primarily intended for nasal, spinal, or cranial use and is not a dedicated rib rongeur. It is a heavy-duty metallic instrument that has a forceps- or pliers-like design and terminates at the distal end with sharp-edged, scoop-shaped jaws attached to strong, sprung (self-opening), pivoted or multi-pivoted handles that, when squeezed together, close the jaws to bite (cut) through the bone. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held, surgical instrument used for hooking around or into bone, typically to grasp, hold, and apply traction to the bone during a surgical intervention. It is a shaft-like instrument with a robust design and can have a singular hook or multiple hooks at the distal end and a handle of various designs at the proximal end. It is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is sometimes called a bone retractor. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held, surgical instrument used for hooking around or into bone, typically to grasp, hold, and apply traction to the bone during a surgical intervention. It is a shaft-like instrument with a robust design and can have a singular hook or multiple hooks at the distal end and a handle of various designs at the proximal end. It is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is sometimes called a bone retractor. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held, manually-operated surgical instrument used to pry up, lift, and position a bone flap in a neurosurgical procedure upon the skull. Also known as a bone flap elevator it is typically a one-piece instrument that consists of a robust, long, round-nosed, dull blade at the distal working end and a handle at the proximal end. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held, surgical instrument designed to be used to manually pack tissue or other material during a surgical intervention. It typically consists of a shaft that terminates in a blunt (flat or profiled) tip at the distal end and a handle at the proximal end. It is typically a one-piece instrument made of metal, however some types may employ a synthetic material for the handle (e.g., Tufnol). The surgeon may pack the material by applying hand pressure to the device or by tapping the proximal end with a hammer/mallet. This is a reusable device.

A manual surgical instrument designed for cutting and excising bone tissue typically during an orthopaedic or a plastic surgery procedure. It is typically designed as a long, slender instrument with a handle at the proximal end and a concave, spoon-like tip which has a sharp edge, at the distal end, or it may be double-ended, and is used to facilitate the removal of the bone tissue without causing trauma to the surrounding muscles. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel and is a common instrument of choice for the removal of the bone. This is a reusable device.

A chisel-like, one-piece manual surgical instrument designed to cut and/or shape bone by percussion during an orthopaedic procedure. It is hand-held by the operator who uses a surgical mallet or hammer to manually impart a force to the proximal end of the instrument. The distal end (the cutting or shaping edge) is sharp, often flat, but can be curved (concave) in design, and is typically bevelled on both sides with sloping curves. It is either entirely made of metal (e.g., high-grade stainless steel) or has a metal blade with a handle made of synthetic material (e.g., Tufnol). This is a reusable device.

A chisel-like, one-piece manual surgical instrument designed to cut and/or shape bone by percussion during an orthopaedic procedure. It is hand-held by the operator who uses a surgical mallet or hammer to manually impart a force to the proximal end of the instrument. The distal end (the cutting or shaping edge) is sharp, often flat, but can be curved (concave) in design, and is typically bevelled on both sides with sloping curves. It is either entirely made of metal (e.g., high-grade stainless steel) or has a metal blade with a handle made of synthetic material (e.g., Tufnol). This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to strike a surface or another device (e.g., a surgical chisel, gouge, driver) to drive it during a surgical intervention. It is available in a variety of designs and materials; the shaft is typically made of metal (e.g., chromed iron (Fe) or high-grade stainless steel), but can be made of synthetic materials (e.g., Tufnol), and tapers distally to the head. The head is typically a solid, cylindrical shape normally being double-ended and made of solid (iron/steel) or shock-absorbing materials (e.g., rubber, plastic, or Tufnol). Also referred to as a surgical hammer it may also be used for autopsy. This is a reusable device.

A manual surgical instrument designed to lift, position, or pry up (elevate) bone, other anatomical structures, or surgical material/devices during an orthopaedic intervention. It is made of high-grade stainless steel and is available in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and blade shapes. It is typically a robust instrument with a blunted blade with no cutting edge at the distal end that can be pointed, rounded, flat, curved or hook shaped and a handle of various designs at the proximal end. Some types can have special functions, e.g., for angle joint operations or for luxation procedures. This is a reusable device.

A heavy-duty, hand-held manual surgical instrument with sturdy handles and blade-like jaws designed to cut orthopaedic wires, cerclages, and small diameter pins or bolts. It has a scissors-like lever action with straight or curved handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is available in various sizes and the cutting blades (typically short, strong and with obtuse cutting edges) at the working end are activated through a single or double-jointed pivot that transfers the necessary shearing/cutting force. Commonly known as wire cutting pliers the blades can have a side or front cutting action; some may have carbide inserts for greater durability. This is a reusable device.

A heavy-duty, hand-held manual surgical instrument with sturdy handles and blade-like jaws designed to cut orthopaedic wires, cerclages, and small diameter pins or bolts. It has a scissors-like lever action with straight or curved handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is available in various sizes and the cutting blades (typically short, strong and with obtuse cutting edges) at the working end are activated through a single or double-jointed pivot that transfers the necessary shearing/cutting force. Commonly known as wire cutting pliers the blades can have a side or front cutting action; some may have carbide inserts for greater durability. This is a reusable device.

A heavy-duty, hand-held manual surgical instrument with sturdy handles and blade-like jaws designed to cut orthopaedic wires, cerclages, and small diameter pins or bolts. It has a scissors-like lever action with straight or curved handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is available in various sizes and the cutting blades (typically short, strong and with obtuse cutting edges) at the working end are activated through a single or double-jointed pivot that transfers the necessary shearing/cutting force. Commonly known as wire cutting pliers the blades can have a side or front cutting action; some may have carbide inserts for greater durability. This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to obtain soft-tissue biopsy specimens from an open surgical wound or from within/near a large natural orifice (e.g., vagina, rectum) for histopathological examination; it is not intended for endoscopic or catheterized access. It is a metallic forceps-like instrument with a distal mechanism designed to bite/punch the biopsy sample and hold it for extraction when the handles are squeezed together. It is not designed for cutting bone (i.e., not a rongeur). This is a reusable device.

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to obtain soft-tissue biopsy specimens from an open surgical wound or from within/near a large natural orifice (e.g., vagina, rectum) for histopathological examination; it is not intended for endoscopic or catheterized access. It is a metallic forceps-like instrument with a distal mechanism designed to bite/punch the biopsy sample and hold it for extraction when the handles are squeezed together. It is not designed for cutting bone (i.e., not a rongeur). This is a reusable device.