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Grooved Director & Tongue Tie - Probe Point stainless steel, probe point Grooved Director and Tongue Tie is a stainless steel instrument that contains a probe point on one end typically used to examine the mouth in young children. The other end consists of a flat butterfly-shaped end. In frenotomy procedures that require stabilizing the tongue, the grooved director can assist in this process and provide a better view for the surgeon. Different sizes are available to accommodate different cases.

Gallbladder Trocar 6" (15.2 cm) Ochsner Gallbladder Trocar is a 6" long instrument and is available in various French circumferences. With the help of a sharp point, the main purpose of this trocar is to drain a fluid-filled cavity. For example, if any pus or mucus resides in the gallbladder, this instrument is able to withdraw that liquid.

Frazier Suction Tube - Semi-Rigid W/ Slot angled, semi-rigid w/ slot, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) working length Frazier Suction Tube is semi-rigid with a slot on the handle. The tube is angled and is primarily utilized during general surgeries to remove any fluids or blood that may occupy the surgical site obstructing the surgeon's view. In this case, the thin diameter of the tube, in addition to the 5 ½" length, is able to enter small areas that require matter to be eliminated.

Tongue Tie - Plain Point stainless steel, plain point Grooved Director and Tongue Tie contains a plain point at one end and a butterfly-shaped director on the other end. This stainless steel instrument is typically used during a frenotomy to lift the tongue back and expose the frenulum. The frenulum would rest on the grooved part of the director and then be cut with iris scissors. Depending on the patient, this device is offered in various lengths.