NEUROSURGERY INSTRUMENTS
CURETTE DESCRIPTION
Is a small hand tool, often
similar in shape to a stylus;
at the tip of the curette is a
small scoop, hook, or
gouge.
DISSECTOR DESCRIPTION
This tool is made from
German stainless steel that
makes it resistant to rust
and corrosion. This tool is
also available with a double-
ended design that increases
its functionality.
PENFIELD DISSECTOR DESCRIPTION
These dissectors feature a
double-ended head on both
sides and a slightly flattened
spatula-style head that
allows the lifting of tissues. It
is made from premium-
grade German surgical
stainless material.
COBB SPINAL ELEVATOR DESCRIPTION
Is a durably manufactured
stainless neurosurgical tool.
It can assist in elevating the
components of the spinal
cord and other procedures
that require exploration.
USES
Used for scraping or
debriding biological tissue or
debris in a biopsy, excision,
or cleaning procedure.
USES
Used to grab, hold and pull
peritoneal tissue off of
organs as well as being
used for blunt dissection
between tissue planes.
Dissectors are also used as
hemostatic devices.
USES
Used for elevation and
exploration during surgical
procedures.
USES
Used for lifting and
dissecting periosteum and
other bone adnexa, in order
to expose their underlying
bone structures.
HORSLEY DURA ELEVATOR DESCRIPTION
Is a specialized device that
neurosurgeons commonly
use to dissect the cranial
dura and elevate soft
tissues, in order to gain
maximum exposure of the
brain.
MCKISSOCK SPADE DESCRIPTION
PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR
The instrument features an
atraumatic, one-sided
beveled tip with a sharp
cutting edge.
ALLIGATOR FORCEPS DESCRIPTION
A surgical forceps with short
jaws, having teeth
throughout their length, and
one of them working by a
double lever
TILLEY NASAL DRESSING DESCRIPTION
This is an angled forceps with
serrations at the tip of the
blade.
DOTT DRESSING FORCEPS DESCRIPTION
USES
Used is to detach and
elevate flaps of cranial dura,
with the purpose of
accessing the brain
parenchyma.
USES
Used to lift full thickness
soft tissue flaps.
USES
Used to insert or remove
tubes or dressings and
packing.
USES
Used for the removal or
insertion of dressing in ear
canals and nasal cavities.
USES
 Are designed to grip
delicate tissue without
causing damage, and they
are often used in situations
where precision and control
are important
JEFFERSON DISSECTING DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS
18cm, 1x2 teth to hold skin,
organs, muscles, tissue and
bone
ADSON HYPOPHYSEAL DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS
A hand-held, manual, open,
surgery instrument designed
to facilitate grasping and
manipulation of soft-tissues.
ADSON DISSECTING DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS
Has a smooth design and
light weight which adds to
the comfort of the surgeon.
The spring handle of the
instrument allows flexibility
and easy grip by surgeon
SILCOCK IRIS FORCEPS DESCRIPTION
Used during wound
debridement to remove
infected or necrotic tissue or
debris from the wound.
USES
Used to hold and
manipulate tissue during
surgery.
USES
Used for holding dressing
materials such as cotton
and gauze during surgical
procedures, changing
dressings, or packing
wounds.
USES
Used for gripping delicate
and tiny internal tissues,
skin and sutures.
USES
 A small pair of forceps with a
fine pointed tip for grasping
delicate tissue with minimal
trauma.
SCOVILLE SPATULA DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS
Is specialized surgical
insturment used in brain
surgery. It is delicate and
precise tool that helps
neurosureons manipulate
and dissect brain tissues
during surgical procedures
ADSON DURA HOOK DESCRIPTION
Is a specialized tool that
neurosurgeons frequently
use to elevate, mobilize and
manipulate the dura fibrous
membrane and other soft
tissues, in order to expose
the surgical field
CAPENER LAMINA GOUGE DESCRIPTION
The device features a solid,
sqaure-shaped ferrozell
handle. This particular
design provides a strong
gripping and minimizes the
risk of slippage.
WATSON-CHEYNE DESCRIPTION
used for fine surgical
procedures to hold delicate
tissues during suturing. Also
used to tie sutures at the
end of the procedure and
hold dressings
USES
Used to gently lift and
seperate brain tissue
without causing damage to
surrounding tissues and
structure
USES
Used to retract nerves but
cal also be used to retract
the dural layer of the
meninges during
craniotomies and spinal
surgeries
USES
Used to carve and scoop or
remove material from bones
such as the laminar bone or
membrane
USES
DISSECTING PROBE
Is a specialized surgical tool
that orthopedic surgeons
can use for lifting and
dissecting periosteum and
other bone adnexa, in order
to reveal their underlying
bone structures
MALLEABLE-RIBBON DESCRIPTION
RETRACTOR
Are handheld and easily
adjustable in shape and
angle to prevent the
surgical site from being
obstructed from the
surgeons view making it a
convenient tool in multiple
surgical procedures
MASTOID RETRACTORS DESCRIPTION
It has two prongs of equal
size. Each of these prongs
has 4 teeth. The teeth not
only helps in holding the
soft tissue apart, it firmly
anchors the retractor to the
bone. It has a ratchet and
mechanism to anchor the
prongs in a set position.
The ratchet mechanism can
be operated by using the
thumb and index fingers
CAIRNS SCALP RETRACTORS DESCRIPTION
With an ergonomic and
raked design for increased
control and it is made from
the highest grade stainless
steel.
CAIRNS SCALP RETRACTORS DESCRIPTION
Used in endarterectomy’s
procedures to help separate
atherosclerotic plaque from
the arterial wall
USES
Used to hold back tissues
and organs during surgery.
Their malleable structure
allows them to fit the form of
the area. They can also be
used to retract intestines
USES
Used in various surgical
procedures, particularly in
otolaryngology (ear, nose,
and throat) surgeries. It is
specifically designed to
secure and separate
delicate incision planes and
wounds, providing optimal
visualization and access to
surgical site.
USES
Used to hold back or retract
soft tissues, muscles, and
blood vessels during the
procedure
USES
 Is a surgical instrument
used in various surgical
procedures to aid in the
retraction of the scalp
tissues. It is designed with
three 10mm deep, blunt
prongs that are 4 1/2 inches
in size
Used to allow better access
and vision in preparing the
bony recess for a cochlear
implant and protect the
pericanium from surgical
trauma.

JANSEN SCALP RETRACTOR DESCRIPTION USES

It is designed as a one- Used to separate/draw
piece device (not a aside the margins of a
mounting ring, or table-fixed wound/incision to allow
assembly) having two legs access to tissues/organs
with distal hooked blades during open surgery.
and self-retraining
mechanism to maintain legs
in an open position for
retraction. This is a
reusable device

CAIRNS SCISSORS DESCRIPTION USES

A scissor-like device that For grasping blood vessels
surgeons in different areas to control bleeding
can use to manipulate
blood vessels, clamp their
lumen and control the blood
flow, in order to achieve
adequate haemostasis.

SCHMIEDEN DURAL DESCRIPTION USES

SCISSORS
Are specifically designed for Used to open smaller vessel
creating incisions and
cutting through the durak
layer of the meninges and
thus makes thus instrument
ideal for use in
neurosurgical procedures.