Basic Craniotomy Instrument Set
The Basic Craniotomy Instrument Set is a collection of different neurosurgical instruments that surgeons require to treat open or closed-head traumas.
- Scoville Spatula Malleable Ends 5/8″ and 7/8″ Wide Size 8″
- Ferguson Frazier Suction Tube 9 Fr
- Zaufal Jansen Rongeur 7″ Curved 4mm Double Action
- Love Nerve Retractor Straight 7mm Blade Size 8 1/2″
- Stille Luer Rongeur 9″ Curved Angled
- Cushing Perforator Drill 1/2″ Diameter
- Hudson Cerebellar Extension 4″ For Use With Hudson Braces
- Hudson Brace Large
- Modified Gigli Bone Saw Wire – Turnable
- Gigli Saw Standard Twisted Wire Type 20″
- Bailey Saw Guide 12″
- Luer Rongeur 7 1/4″ Straight 11mm Single Action
- Schlesinger Cervical Rongeur Fine Tips Shaft 6″ Up Bite 3mm
- Kerrison Cervical Rongeur Shaft 7″ 40 Forward Angle 3mm
- Cushing Rongeur 5″ Up 2x10mm
- Ferguson Frazier Suction Tube 7 Fr
- Cushing Spatula Spoon 6 3/4″ Spoon Ends 1/2″ and 3/4″
- Frazier Dura Separator 6 1/2″ Angled Blade 1/2″ Long 1/8″ to 1/16″ Wide
- Frazier Skin Hook 5″ Blunt
- Adson Dura Hook Blunt Blade 5mm Right Angle Size 8″
- Meniscus Probe – Dandy Nerve Hook 9″ 1.5x6mm Tip
- Love Nerve Retractor Angled 45 – 7mm Blade Size 8 1/2″
- Love Nerve Retractor Angled 90 – 7mm Blade Size 8 1/2″
- Adson Elevator 6 1/2” 6mm Blunt Curved
- Knife Handle No 3
- Allis Tissue Forceps 4×5 Teeth 6″
- Michel Wound Clips Stainless (100 Envelope 1000 Box) 11mm
- Langenbeck Periosteal Elevator 7” Narrow 7mm Blunt Tip
- Langenbeck Periosteal Elevator 7” Narrow 7mm Blunt Tip
- Adson Hemostatic Forceps Curved 7 1/4″
- Mayo Scissors Tungsten Carbide Curved 5 1/2″
- Metzenbaum Scissors Standard Curved 7″ – Tungsten Carbide
- Potts Smith Scissors Angled on Side 25° 7 1/2″
- Semken Tissue Forceps 6″ Teeth Size 1×2
- Adson Dressing Forceps 4 3/4″ Serrated
- Adson Tissue Forceps 4 3/4″ 1×2 Teeth
- Cushing Forceps 7″ 1×2 Teeth
- Adson Bayonet Dressing Forceps Serrated 8 1/4″
- Halstead Mosquito Micro Forceps Very Delicate Pattern Straight 5″
- Halstead Mosquito Micro Forceps Very Delicate Pattern Curved 5″
- Dandy Forceps 5 1/2″ Curved Sideways
- Rochester Ochsner Forceps Straight 6 1/4″
- Rochester Ochsner Forceps Straight 7 1/4″
- Adson Hemostatic Forceps Straight 7 1/4″
- Mayo Scissors Tungsten Carbide Straight 5 1/2″
- Backhaus Towel Clamp 3 1/2″
- Backhaus Towel Clamp 5 1/4″
- Foerster Sponge Forceps Straight 9 1/2″ Serrated Jaws
- Crile Wood Needle Holder Tungsten Carbide Jaws Serrated 6″
- Crile Wood Needle Holder Tungsten Carbide Jaws Serrated 7″
- Wire Cutting Scissors 4 3/4″ Angled One Serrated Blade
- Jansen Mastoid Retractor 3x3th Blunt 3 1/4″
- Jansen Wagner Retractor 5×5 Sharp Prongs Self Adjusting Size 5″
- Senn Miller Retractor 3 Prongs Sharp 6 1/4″
- Murphy Rake Retractor 7 1/2″ Four Sharp Prongs
- Beckman Retractor Hinged 4×4 Teeth 12 1/2″ 3/4″ X 1″ Sharp
- Adson Retractor 4×4 Straight Sharp Teeth 3/4″ x 3/4″
- Freer Elevator Double Ended With Blunt Sharp Blades 7″ 5mm Wide
Our Basic Craniotomy Instrument Set comprises different retractors, rongeurs, elevators, forceps, and many other tools. All the tools in the set are made of German stainless steel, making them robust and durable. Moreover, our set has tools that are :
• Autoclavable
• Resistant to rust and corrosion
• High tensile
• Reusable
Description
A basic craniotomy instrument set is a collection of specialized surgical tools specifically designed for performing craniotomies, which are surgical procedures involving the removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain. Craniotomies are performed for various reasons, including the excision of brain tumors, treatment of traumatic brain injuries, removal of abnormal blood vessels, or addressing neurological conditions like epilepsy. Here’s a detailed overview of the components typically found in a basic craniotomy instrument set:
Components of a Basic Craniotomy Instrument Set:
- Scalpels:
- Bard-Parker Scalpel: A handle that accepts disposable scalpel blades of various sizes, used for making precise incisions in the scalp.
- Penfield Dissector: A specialized dissector with a curved blade used to gently separate and elevate tissues during the craniotomy.
- Retractors:
- Gigli Saw: A wire saw used for making precise cuts in the skull bone during craniotomy procedures. It allows controlled cutting without excessive heat generation.
- Senn Retractor: A handheld retractor with one or two prongs used to hold back soft tissues, providing optimal exposure of the surgical site.
- Cushing Retractor: A self-retaining retractor with a broad, curved blade that is used to hold back the dura mater (the brain’s protective membrane) during the procedure.
- Bone Cutting Instruments:
- Rongeurs: Surgical instruments with sharp jaws used to grasp and remove small pieces of bone or tissue. They are commonly used to nibble away bone edges after the initial cut with the saw.
- Bone Curettes: Spoon-shaped instruments used for scraping and smoothing bone surfaces after initial bone removal.
- Craniotome: A specialized drill or saw that attaches to the surgical drill, used to create precise openings in the skull bone.
- Hemostatic Instruments:
- Microsurgical Hemostats: Fine-tipped hemostatic forceps used to clamp and control bleeding vessels during the procedure.
- Suction Device: A device used to remove blood and other fluids from the surgical field, ensuring optimal visibility for the surgeon.
- Dural Closure Instruments:
- Dural Hooks: Small, delicate hooks used to lift and manipulate the dura mater during closure.
- Dural Scissors: Fine scissors used for cutting the dura mater and other delicate tissues.
- Wound Closure Instruments:
- Needle Holders: Instruments used to hold and manipulate suturing needles during wound closure.
- Suture Scissors: Scissors with small, sharp blades used for cutting sutures after closure.
- Miscellaneous Instruments:
- Brain Spatulas: Small, flat instruments used to gently retract brain tissue and provide access to deeper structures.
- Bone Wax: Used to control bleeding from bone edges and to seal bone defects after closure.
- Sterile Drapes and Towels: Used to maintain the sterile field during surgery.
Procedure:
- Preparation: The patient’s head is positioned and secured in a surgical headrest. The surgical site is prepared and draped in a sterile fashion.
- Incision: An incision is made in the scalp over the area of the skull that requires removal.
- Bone Removal: Using the craniotomy instruments (saws, rongeurs, and drills), a bone flap of the skull is carefully removed to expose the underlying dura mater.
- Dural Opening: The dura mater is incised and retracted using dural hooks or retractors to expose the brain tissue beneath.
- Surgical Procedure: The specific surgical procedure, such as tumor excision, hematoma evacuation, or epilepsy surgery, is performed as required.
- Closure: After completing the surgical procedure, the bone flap is replaced and secured with plates or wires. The scalp is closed in layers using sutures or staples.
- Post-operative Care: The patient is closely monitored post-operatively for neurological status, signs of infection, and wound healing.
Conclusion:
A basic craniotomy instrument set is essential for performing safe and effective craniotomy procedures, allowing neurosurgeons to access and treat various conditions affecting the brain and surrounding structures. Each instrument in the set plays a crucial role in ensuring precise surgical technique, minimizing patient risk, and promoting optimal outcomes in neurosurgery. Regular maintenance and sterilization of these instruments are essential to uphold surgical standards and patient safety during craniotomy procedures.
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