Reverdin Suture Needle

Reverdin Suture Needle Reverdin Suture Needle is a tool used during surgical procedures to assist in sewing or suturing. This needle contains a slide near the handle to allow the tiny eye on the tip of the needle to open or close. This small hole is also the location in which a thread is passed through. Various styles of needle curves are available according to the area that will need suturing.

Reynolds Dissecting Scissors

slightly curved blades, tenotomy tips Reynolds Dissecting Scissors are handcrafted from surgical grade German stainless steel and are designed to allow for maximum control. The upper blade is sharp to cleanly cut through tissue while the lower blade is serrated to grip the tissue. There is also a model available with plain edges. The slightly curved blade style makes these instruments ideal for cutting deep tissues.

Ribbon Retractor

Ribbon Retractor malleable Ribbon Retractor is offered in a variety of lengths ranging from 6 ¾" to 13." The ideal purpose of this instrument is to be used in procedures where organs or intestines need to be retracted. This retractor is also malleable, which allows it to fit the form of the area that is being operated. In order to suit different cases, several widths are available.

Rigby Retractor

Rigby Retractor blades 13/16" x 2-1/2" deep (2.1 cm x 6.4 cm), 7-1/2" (19.1 cm) Rigby Retractor is self-retaining, which allows it to be kept in place once applied in a desired position. The ring-handles contribute to better handling of the instrument and are comprised of a locking mechanism that enables it to be maintained. Furthermore, the 2 ½" deep flat blades play a role in the retraction method during procedures such as an appendectomy.

Rizzuti Superior Rectus Forceps

45 degree angle shafts, 7.0 mm from tip to bend, curved tips w/ 1x2 teeth, serrated cross-action handle, 3.8" (9.7 cm) Rizzuti Superior Rectus Forceps are a commonly used tool for strabismus and muscle recession procedures. The forceps have a 10 mm tip designed to handle to full width of the muscle insertion. The tips also feature 1x2 teeth for a firm grip of the muscle without slippage. Finally, a serrated cross-action handle ensures the surgeon proper control during the procedure.

Rochester-Ochsner Forceps

Rochester-Ochsner Forceps 1x2 teeth Rochester-Ochsner Forceps are hemostats that are helpful for clamping off blood vessels to avoid bleeding during procedures such as orthopedic surgery. In order to clamp vessels or grasp tissue, these forceps have 1x2 teeth on the tip of the serrated jaws. This "rat-tooth" can be described as one point on one end of the jaw that suits amongst two teeth on the end of the other jaw. These teeth can be functional for gripping dense tissue. Different lengths of these ring-handled forceps are presented to assist numerous cases.