Suction Tube

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.

Suction Tube w/ removable tip Yankauer Suction Tube comes with a tip that can be removeved to allow access to tighter spaces. If these tips get lost, however, they can be purchased separately to be used only for the Yankauer suction tube. This device is also long in length and can range from 10 ¼" to 18" depending on the operation. The handle of this device contains an end that can be connected to a suction source in order to provide the suction power needed to remove fluids or debris away from the surgical site.

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.

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.