Surgical & Procedure

Needle Holders and Forceps, Blood Drawing Chairs, IV Poles and OR Positioning

This collection carries 123 surgical and procedure products in five groups: Laschal's instrument range of cutting-edge needle holders, suture cutter rings, micro lines and specialty forceps, Clinton, Champion and Lumex blood drawing chairs from standard to bariatric and power, Clinton, Drive and MidCentral IV poles including stainless, spider-base and foot-control models, Myco scalpel and blade safety devices, and operating room positioning kits, sterile equipment covers and suture training models.

Instrument choice follows the procedure and the surgeon's preference; this page covers matching sizes, gauge ranges, bases and configurations.

→ Also see Surgical Instruments & Tools, Needle Holders & Drivers, Sutures & Needles, Operating Room and Phlebotomy.

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Which Laschal Needle Holder or Cutter?

Laschal's naming carries the spec: length in centimetres, the suture gauge band the instrument is built for, TL for the Thumlok thumb-activated lock, C for a curved variant, W for a wide version and MM for the micro lines. Ring-handled needle holders sized by suture range: the 2-331-12 Webster at 14 cm for silk 3-0 to 7-0, the 2-331-15 at 16.5 cm, the 2-331-20 Mayo Hegar for heavier silk 1 to 4-0, the 2-332-20 at 14 cm and the 2-335-20 at 17.5 cm. Cutting-edge holders grip and cut in one instrument, which removes a tool change per stitch: the 15 cm 6-10RL, 6-10RL-C curved, 6-10RL-TL and 6-10RLC-TL, the 17.75 cm universal, 7-10RL-C, 7-10RL-TL and 7-10RLC-TL. The TCL universal family runs 15.5 cm, TCL-R, curved TCLC-R, TCLR-TL and TCLCR-TL, and 18 cm, 7-TCL-R, 7-TCLC-R, 7-TCLR-TL, 7-TCLCR-TL, wide 7-TCLR-W and 7-TCLCR-W, and their locked 7-TCLRW-TL and 7-TCLCRW-TL. Micro needle holders for fine work: TCLR-MM 15 cm, 7TCLCR-MM and its TL, 7TCLR-MM and its TL. Dedicated suture cutter rings carry the gauge band in the name, so match them to the suture on the tray: the 25.5 cm 402 series in -12, -15, -20 and -28, and the 16.5 cm 403 series in -10, -12, -15 and -20.

Laschal Forceps Families

The forceps split by tip geometry and task. Raptor and restoration forceps for points, posts and crowns: the 45-S carbide flat handle and 45-S-L Thumlok, the 75-SP and 75-SP-L, and crown, core and bridge forceps 45CCR and 45CCR-L. Micro forceps: the 45-SM for inlays and onlays, 45SL-M and 45SPL-M. Steiglitz patterns for fragment and point retrieval, by angle: the 90 degree 90SL-M and 90SPL-M, the 75 degree micro 75SL-M and 75SPL-M, with endo file forceps 75CHF-L and 90AHF-L. Tissue and component handling: the Lasner tissue forceps MA-1S straight, MA-45, MA1-45 and MA1-45P, the CDF contoured forceps and the 7-COMP component forceps. The suture retriever rounds out the suturing set.

Which Blood Drawing Chair?

The configuration questions are arm style, drawer, width and height. Flip arms open the seat for entry and lock down for the draw; fixed padded arms are simpler. With padded arms: the Clinton 6050-U, 6310-H, Lab X 66010 and the extra tall 66011, which saves the phlebotomist's back at a standing draw. With a flip arm and storage drawer for supplies at the point of draw: the 6059-U, 6320-H and 66020. Extra wide and heavy duty: the 6006-U with flip arms, 6069-U, Lab X 66000, 66000B heavy duty and the fully upholstered Lumex 6200 bariatric. Powered adjustment: the Clinton 6341 Power series. Champion's upholstered line brings donor-center comfort: the Select Spirit 2570 and 2571, Select Solace series and the heavy duty Select Unity XL. The collection devices that pair with these chairs live in Sample Collection & Storage.

Which IV Pole Base and Features?

Base geometry sets stability: more legs and a wider spread tip less when a pump loads one side. Economy and standard: the Clinton IV-40 4 leg, IV-35 5 leg, the Drive 13033 removable chrome and the MidCentral IVP201. Stainless for wash-down areas: the Clinton IVS-352, MidCentral IVP210 5 leg, space-saving IVP221, 6 leg IVP237, IVP295-2 heavy base and the spider-base IVP270 and IVP275, whose low wide legs ride under beds. Specialty answers to specific problems: the IVP290 foot-control pole changes height with both hands full, the IVP251 lift assist counterweights heavy loads, the rigid IVP215 and clamping uni-pole IVP216 mount to furniture, and the double IVP286 with steering wheel and tray moves a full infusion setup as one unit. Accessories bolt onto the pole: the IVP259 pump frame, IVP232 power strip, IVP218 armboard holder, IVP260 add-a-tray and the IVP240 towbar, which hitches the pole to a bed or chair in transit.

Scalpel Safety, OR Positioning and Training

Blade handling is where sharps injuries cluster, and the fix is never removing a blade by hand: the Qlicksmart BladeSingle strips one blade per use, the BladeCassette collects a counted series for high-volume rooms, and the Redi-Cut retractable sheath scalpel and disposable Reli and Technocut #10 scalpels remove blade changes altogether. Positioning kits set up the limb before the procedure: the ankle distraction kit, De Mayo knee pad, McPull shoulder kit, shoulder suspension kit, TBC Triton shoulder kit, patient care boot kit, perineal post roll, universal head positioner, and the Critter stabilization kit with its V-Critter face mask. Supporting items: eShield sterile covers for tablets and SLR cameras bring screens into the sterile field, the Integra catheter passer, Dynarex sterile luer lock dead end caps and air-water syringe tips, and Eisco scissor jacks in 11 inch and 18 inch. Early ambulation and training: the Blickman Nezzie ambulation device in 304 stainless and Nezzie Junior, plus Life/form suture and stapling trainers: the practice arm and the arm and leg set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a Laschal suture cutter?

By the suture on the tray: each cutter's name carries its silk and CGS gauge band, such as the 403-15 for silk 2-0 to 6-0. Length is the second choice, 16.5 cm for the 403 series and 25.5 cm for the deeper-reach 402 series.

What does TL mean on a Laschal instrument?

Thumlok: a thumb-activated lock that holds the grip without ratchet pressure. C marks a curved variant, W a wide one and MM the micro lines, so the suffix string reads as the configuration.

Flip arm or fixed arm on a blood drawing chair?

Flip arms open for entry and lock for the draw, which helps less mobile patients get seated; fixed padded arms are simpler and cheaper. The drawer versions keep tubes and supplies at the point of draw, which saves a trip per patient.

Which IV pole base is most stable?

More legs and a wider, lower spread: 6 leg over 5 over 4, with spider bases riding under beds. Stainless earns its cost in wash-down areas, and a foot-control pole answers the specific problem of adjusting height with both hands full.

Single blade remover or cassette?

The BladeSingle suits low-volume points of use; the BladeCassette collects a counted series of blades, which fits ORs tracking counts. Retractable-sheath and disposable scalpels remove the blade change entirely.

Read the full guide: Surgical Instruments Buying Guide: Needle Holders, Forceps & Scalpels

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