Metzenbaum Scissors/ Fine Scissors

Ah, the first of our many forceps. Yes, forceps come in many different shapes, names, sizes and specific uses, although not without differences. Adson forceps, just like most forceps, are similar to tweezers made of stainless steel meant to hold onto something else that is hard to hold onto alone– another tool or tissue that may be small or slippery. The Adson bipolar forceps in particular, with their small and tight built, are constructed to allow for more control during the surgical process.

This double sided tool is the ultimate two-in-one, with one end crafted into the shape of a mallet and the other into a rough chisel. This is a handy tool in removing tissue, typically in surgeries performed inside the chest.

Backbiting forcep scissors, most often used for sinus surgery, have a giraffe-like long and slanted neck for easy access into the nasal cavity. Meant to go smoothly into the middle meatus, the thin and tapered shaft help in avoiding disruption to the middle turbinates during operations.

Mayo Scissor Straight used for cutting suture thread, bandage, and gauze piece.