Needle Holders Guide: Mayo-Hegar, Olsen-Hegar, Micro and TC Explained
The common needle holder patterns, smooth vs serrated vs tungsten carbide jaws, micro needle holders with and without lock, and how to match a needle holder to the needle.
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Surgical Retractors Buying Guide: Handheld vs Self-Retaining
Read nowSenn, Army-Navy, Richardson, Deaver, Weitlaner, Gelpi and Balfour retractors compared, with sharp vs blunt prongs and how to choose.
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Types of Surgical Forceps and Their Uses: A Buyer's Guide
Read nowTissue, dressing, DeBakey, hemostatic, Allis and Babcock forceps explained: what each jaw is designed to grip and how to choose.
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Metzenbaum vs Mayo Scissors: Differences, Sizes and When to Use Each
Read nowHow to tell Metzenbaum and Mayo scissors apart, which tissue each is made for, and how to choose blade style, tip and length.