Each obstetric team has its own way of preparing instruments. The ELESUN cesarean section instrument set below provides a starting point for surgeons and operating room nurses to select the instruments their team needs.
What is included in the cesarean section instrument set?
| No. | Instrument | Specification | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyen abdominal retractor | 25 cm | 1 |
| 2 | Richardson–Eastman retractor | 26 cm | 1 |
| 3 | Richardson–Eastman retractor | 28 cm | 1 |
| 4 | No. 4 scalpel handle | Regular | 1 |
| 5 | Mayo–Stille scissors | 17 cm, curved, blunt tips | 1 |
| 6 | Metzenbaum scissors | 16 cm, straight | 1 |
| 7 | Metzenbaum scissors | 16 cm, curved | 1 |
| 8 | Metzenbaum scissors | 25 cm, straight | 1 |
| 9 | Green Armytage forceps | 20 cm (*) | 2 |
| 10 | Green Armytage forceps | 20 cm (*), angled | 2 |
| 11 | Kelly hemostatic forceps | 16 cm, straight jaws | 2 |
| 12 | Kelly hemostatic forceps | 18 cm, straight jaws | 2 |
| 13 | Kelly hemostatic forceps | 18 cm, curved jaws | 4 |
| 14 | Allis tissue forceps | 18 cm, 5×6 teeth | 2 |
| 15 | Allis tissue forceps | 20 cm, 5×6 teeth | 2 |
| 16 | DeBakey forceps | 15 cm, 1.5 mm tip | 1 |
| 17 | Foerster–Ballenger sponge forceps | 25 cm | 2 |
| 18 | Bozenmann uterine dressing forceps | 25 cm (*) | 1 |
| 19 | Heaney needle holder | 21 cm (*), curved | 2 |
| 20 | Suture scissors | 16 cm | 1 |
| 21 | Umbilical cord scissors | 11.5 cm | 1 |
| 22 | Backhaus towel clamp | 12 cm | 2 |
| 23 | Backhaus towel clamp | 15 cm | 2 |
| 24 | Yankauer suction tube | 28 cm | 1 |
| Total (24 line items) | 37 | ||
(*) The marked dimensions are reference sizes for this sample configuration. Confirm the specifications for each individual SKU when ordering.
Use the sample configuration to prepare an instrument list
Use the instrument names, specifications and quantities above to compare line items with your facility’s list.
Browse obstetrics and gynecology instruments. Contact ELESUN to request an order with the instrument names, specifications and quantities you need.