Instrumentation

The features of a 24-piece pediatric laparoscopic set compatible with Karl Storz include the following elements and properties:
Set Composition:

Laparoscopic forceps: Equipped with revolver handles and external ratchets, they can be disassembled for easy cleaning and sterilization.

Monopolar Grasping Forceps: Specific instruments, such as the Karl Storz 26180 N Monopolar Grasping Forceps, with dimensions adapted to pediatrics (e.g., diameter 3.5 mm, length 20 cm).

Laparoscope: A laparoscope with a specific viewing angle (0°) for internal observation.

Cold light cable: Essential for illuminating the surgical field via the laparoscope.

Other Instruments: The set includes various other forceps and instruments required for pediatric laparoscopic procedures.

Compatibility: The set is designed to be compatible with standard Karl Storz camera systems and equipment, ensuring seamless integration into operating rooms equipped with this brand.

Materials and Sterilization: The instruments are generally made of high-quality stainless steel and are designed to withstand high temperatures (134°C/273°F) for sterilization.

Optics (for Endoscopes): The endoscopes included in the set can use high-quality fiber optics and light cones for clear visualization.

The abdominal surgery set, specifically for stomach and gastrectomy surgery, has several key features:

Contents and Instruments: This set, often referred to as a “Complete Minor Stainless Steel Surgery Set with Instruments,” contains a set of essential instruments for surgical procedures. It typically includes scissors (e.g., dressing scissors, Mayo scissors), forceps (Péan forceps, dissecting forceps with or without teeth, Kocher hemostats, splinter forceps), a scalpel handle (complete with disposable blades), a needle holder, and a cotton swab stylet.

Material: The set and instruments are made of stainless steel (inox), a material known for its durability and compatibility with sterilization processes.

Use: It is designed for minor surgery, including simple procedures such as abscess incision, suturing, or ablation of benign tumors, and is essential in medical or nursing offices for minor emergencies.

Sterilization: Stainless steel allows for effective sterilization, particularly by autoclave (moist heat), ensuring the hygiene and safety of instruments.

DeBakey vascular forceps, particularly those manufactured by Aesculap, are specialized surgical instruments recognized for their atraumatic characteristics and precision, essential in vascular surgery.
Key features of DeBakey Vascular Forceps (Aesculap):

Atraumatic Jaws: They feature delicately serrated jaws (in 1×2 rows) designed to minimize tissue trauma when clamping blood vessels, thus protecting the integrity of vascular walls.

Ergonomic Design: The instrument is designed for a comfortable grip and superior surgeon control, with ring-shaped finger grips and a streamlined construction for lightweight performance.

Precise Access: The specific curvature of the jaws and/or angled design allow deep and precise access to vessels in restricted or difficult-to-reach surgical areas.

High-quality materials: Generally made of high-quality stainless steel, they guarantee corrosion resistance, durability, and compatibility with sterilization processes.

Ratchet mechanism: A resilient ratchet mechanism is integrated to control the occlusion pressure exerted on the vessel, ensuring secure clamping without excessive compression.

The appendicitis and hernia box is a set of surgical instruments specifically designed for procedures related to appendicitis and hernias.
Features of the appendicitis and hernia box:

Container: It is generally contained in an autoclavable stainless steel or aluminum box.

Instruments: The box contains a variety of surgical instruments essential for these operations, such as:
Forces (dressing, drape, Halstead, Chaput, Bengolea)
Scalpel handle

Sterilization: The instruments are delivered in an autoclavable container, allowing them to be sterilized before surgical use.

Use: This set is intended to facilitate surgical procedures for the removal of an inflamed appendix (appendectomy) and the repair of hernias, particularly inguinal hernias.

Autopsy boxes generally include a set of specific surgical instruments designed for postmortem examination procedures.
Key Features:

Material: The box and instruments are usually made of stainless steel to ensure sterility, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Varied Contents: The box contains a range of instruments for different stages of the autopsy, such as knives, scissors, forceps, retractors, and specific instruments like the rachitome or Collin mallet.

Specialized Instruments: These include cartilage and autopsy knives of various sizes, enterotomy scissors, cutting and dissecting forceps, olive stylets, and sometimes saws or chisels for bone examination.

Suitable Dimensions: The size of the box is designed to hold all the instruments in an organized manner.

Hygiene and ease of maintenance: The materials and design are designed to facilitate cleaning and disinfection to maintain a sterile environment.

The characteristics of the Backhaus drape forceps are as follows:

Primary use: They are primarily used in surgery to secure surgical drapes, but can also be used to puncture and hold tissue or compresses.

Material: They are made of high-quality stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and durability.

Design: They are scissor-shaped with curved, pointed jaws, providing a good grip. They feature a ratchet locking system for secure fixation.

Sterilization: They are autoclavable at 134°C for 18 minutes and can be cleaned manually or in a washing machine with products suitable for stainless steel.

Sizes: They are available in various lengths, commonly 9 cm, 12 cm, and 14 cm.

Regulation: This is a regulated medical device bearing the CE mark.

The Balfour Abdominal Retractor. Its main features are as follows:

Instrument Type: It is a self-locking retractor, meaning it can hold an incision open without requiring constant manual holding during surgery.

Material: It is generally made of medical-grade stainless steel, often German stainless steel, which ensures its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to be sterilized and reused.

Design: It consists of an adjustable main frame, side blades (often fenestrated or solid, removable or fixed), and a central blade. The central blade is usually removable and available in various sizes to suit the specific needs of the procedure and the patient.

Use: It is primarily used in abdominal surgery to hold large incisions open, providing better visibility and optimal access to the abdominal cavity, particularly during procedures such as cesarean sections.

Benefits: Its robust design and adjustable blades allow for stable retraction of tissues and organs, improving surgical visibility and precision.

The Balfour Abdominal Retractor is a self-retaining surgical instrument used to hold abdominal incisions open and improve visibility during surgical procedures.

Type: Abdominal retractor, specifically a Balfour retractor.

Use: Holds abdominal incisions open during surgery for better exposure of the surgical field.

Material: Made of high-quality German stainless steel.

Features: Includes adjustable sidewalls and, in some cases, a removable or fixed central blade to accommodate different surgical needs.

Features of the Biliary Tract Surgery Box
A biliary tract surgery box, like the one pictured, is designed to hold the instruments needed for liver and biliary tract procedures. Its main features include:

Sturdy and Hygienic Material: Generally made of surgical-grade stainless steel, it is durable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean and sterilize, ensuring optimal hygiene conditions.

Specific Contents: It contains a set of surgical instruments suitable for biliary procedures, such as forceps (e.g., Desjardins biliary forceps, Péan forceps, Kocher forceps), scissors, scalpel handles, fluted probes, retractors, and needle holders.

Sterilization Design: The box itself is designed to be sterilized, either by autoclave or hot air sterilizer, to keep instruments sterile until use.

Suitable Dimensions: The box’s dimensions are convenient for storing and transporting instruments, while allowing for efficient organization of contents.

Instrument Safety and Protection: It ensures delicate instruments are protected from damage before, during, and after sterilization, as well as during transport.

The objects in the image are gynecological biopsy forceps, used to collect tissue samples.

Main Features:

Use:
They are primarily used in gynecology, particularly for cervical biopsies during colposcopies, or for grasping and inserting/removing intrauterine devices (IUDs), such as the coil.

Design:
Length: They are long (e.g., 20 cm, 28 cm, 35 cm) to allow for deep use while maintaining good maneuverability.

Material: Made of surgical-grade stainless steel.

Jaws: The jaws are sharp (for biopsy) or designed for secure grasping of tissue or devices.

Handle: Scissor-shaped for easy grip and precise control.

Sterilization and Reuse:
Many biopsy forceps are designed to be reusable and autoclavable, ensuring maximum sterility for repeated use, although single-use versions are also available.

A biopsy forceps, 2-jaw movable, used in endoscopy, characterized by the following features:

Instrument Type: This is a grasping forceps, a biopsy forceps, designed to collect tissue samples or remove foreign bodies during endoscopic procedures.

Tip Design: The exposed tip features hinged jaws, allowing for grasping and cutting tissue fragments (biopsy) or manipulating small objects (foreign body removal).

Compatibility: These instruments are designed to be inserted through the working channel of a flexible endoscope (such as a bronchoscope or a digestive endoscope) or a rigid endoscope, depending on the specific application.

Material: Generally made of medical-grade stainless steel, they are robust and sterilizable to ensure patient safety and instrument durability.

Function: The instrument is used for biopsies (tissue sampling for microscopic analysis) or for retrieving foreign bodies from various body cavities, such as the respiratory tract or the digestive tract.

The Breisky vaginal speculum, used in gynecology and obstetrics.
Its main features are:

Design:
Curved Jaws: Specially designed to facilitate visualization of the genital tract.

Blunt Tip: Helps slide through narrow openings.

Smooth Outer Curves: Prevents damage to surrounding tissue.

Wide, Ergonomic Handle: With finger indentations for optimal control and increased comfort for the surgeon.

Light Weight: Contributes to surgeon comfort.

Material and Care:
Surgical Grade Stainless Steel: Manufactured with a satin finish to reduce glare.

Sterilizable and Reusable: Can be sterilized and reused for various procedures.

Sizes: Available in various sizes to suit a variety of needs, including 7.5″ – 18.5 cm as shown in the image.