Specialty Surgical Instruments
To facilitate surgeries in multiple specialties, STERIS offers a comprehensive portfolio of surgical instruments to focus on each specialty's unique needs and requirements. V. Mueller™ specialty instruments include instrumentation for vascular surgery, ENT, neurology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, spinal surgeries, and more. Specialty surgical instruments offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-class spine retraction and distraction systems, retractors, clamps, headrest systems, scissors, currents, and Kerrisons. Our specialty instrumentation brands include the Cosgrove™ Flex Clamp, Spetzler™ Headrest System, or the Shadow-Line™ and Versa-Trac™ Spine Retraction Systems.
Snowden Pencer™ Ergonomic Modular Laparoscopic Instruments
- Consists of ergonomically designed 3mm, 5mm, and 10 mm laparoscopic instruments with jaw types that include clamps, dissectors, graspers, needle holders, and scissors
- Features six handle styles to provide thousands of combinations
- Assembly and disassembly are quick and intuitive, allowing for easy inspection during cleaning to help support sterility initiatives
V. Mueller™ Modular Laparoscopic Instruments
- Features a comprehensive and complimentary portfolio of products to meet your minimally invasive surgical and budgetary needs
- The extensive portfolio allows you to choose among 3-, 5- and 10-mm instruments with various handles
Shadow-Line™ Spine Retraction and Distraction Systems
- Revolutionize spine access by offering multifaceted control for surgeons and provide significant operative versatility by combining unilateral and bilateral retraction in a single system
- Patented side-loading blade attachment facilitates blade engagement for effective muscle and tissue retraction, while radiolucent aluminum retractor blades allow intraoperative X-ray and fluoroscopic visualization
- Features a wide selection of blunt and tooth retractor blades, color-coded according to length, in various blade length and width configurations
- Low-profile, double-hinged retractor frame design conforms easily to patient anatomies
- Includes a comprehensive set of distraction instrumentation for single- and multi-level distraction procedures
Versa-Trac™ Lumbar Spine Retractor System
- Provides operative versatility—combining unilateral, bilateral, micro, and macro lumbar spine retraction in a single system
- Unique side-loading blade attachment offers flexibility and accessibility to critical areas of the lumbar spine
- Radiolucent, titanium retractor blades allow for intraoperative X-ray or fluoroscopic visualization
- Multiple blade length and width configurations available
- Blade-attachment allows complete interchangeability with the Shadow-Line™ spine retraction components, expanding retraction possibilities
Shadow-Line™ McCulloch Lumbar Spine Retractor System
- The Shadow-Line™ McCulloch Lumbar Spine Retractor Blades portfolio features a wide range of configurations and features to help you treat your patients
- Blades feature a concave design and size-based color-coding for quick identification
- Blade sizes range from 30 mm to 120 mm, with narrow and wide options for straight and offset blades
Snowden-Pencer™ Tebbetts Lighted Retractor
- Designed to enhance visualization and control during various surgical procedures, such as breast augmentation and reconstruction
- Fiber-optic lighting helps provide ideal illumination of the surgical area
- Additional benefits include suction capability for smoke evacuation and an angled design for added handling comfort
Universal Ring Retractor
- Universally accepted table-mounted retractors combine the flexibility of handheld retractors with the advantages of fixed or self-retaining systems for optimal exposure in the surgical field
- Offers the flexibility to expose the surgical field from different angles with various retractor blades
- Assembly can be done before or during the procedure
- Self-contained and self-locking parts eliminate the need for additional components
- All V. Mueller universal ring retractor sets and kits are interchangeable to provide flexibility among all components within the V. Mueller sets
Horseshoe Retractor
- Offers a table-mounted design that allows blade placement at multiple angles for multi-level exposure
- Retracts from multiple directions and is interchangeable with Integra’s Omni-Tract
- Holds back tissues and organs during various surgical procedures and allows for stable retraction
Cosgrove™ Flex Clamp
- Offers a robust, flexible, and reliable beaded steel shaft with enough clamping force for total aorta occlusion without excessive pressure
- Wide jaw opening for a secure grasp of all vessels
- Gap between shaft beads to allow for thorough cleaning
- Traditional ratchet design handle
- Slim design excellent for use in minimally invasive procedures
Spetzler™ Headrest System
- Provides a secure means of holding an elasticized scalp retraction hook with clamps available in snap-on or slide-on styles and two sizes (0.5” and 20mm) for versatility when used with common surgical retractor arms.
- Easy, quick assembly and adjustability with the ability to attach additional scalp retraction hooks
- Compatibility with elasticized scalp retraction hooks, such as WECK derma hooks
- Easy adjustability of tension in the elasticized portion of the scalp retraction hook, allowing for individual control of each hook
- Unobtrusive retraction during surgery
Snowden-Pencer™ Super Cut Scissors
- Snowden-Pencer Super Cut scissors are sharper than conventional stainless-steel scissors because the tungsten carbide cutting blade is razor-edged
- Designed to provide accurate forward-cutting and outstanding control
- Available in various types, such as dissecting, strabismus, and iris scissors, tailored for different surgical procedures
Chroma-Line™ Curettes
- The Chroma-Line Curettes are ergonomically designed with a color-coded handle system
- Offers a variety of cup sizes and two lengths to fit your surgical needs
- Commonly used in spinal surgery and neurosurgery, each Chroma-Line Curette is designed to assist with tasks such as tissue removal and bone scraping
CleanAccess™ Kerrisons
- The CleanAccess Kerrisons allow for enhanced visibility for inspection during cleaning to help support sterility initiatives
- Quality, durable German craftsmanship
- Smooth, effective cutting action
- Disassemble and reassemble—without mechanical tooling
