To dilate the cervix of the uterus in order to make room for the insertion of instruments.
Static function instrument: uterine dilator.
Double ended with round, smooth, atraumatic ends.
Material: Austenitic steel (non quenched, non magnetic steel).
Austenitic steel composition: 16 - 18 % chromium; 10-14 % nickel; 2-3 % molybdenum.
See Martin Catalogue no. 24 Ref: 32 430 82.
Provided in sets of 8 (16 dilators).
Reusable.
Sizes: 3 - 4 mm to 17 - 18 mm diameter in canvas roll.
Surgical instrument to hold a suture needle while stitching through tissue.
Material: Martensitic steel (quenched, magnetic steel).
Martensitic steel composition: 0.15-0.20 % carbon, 12-13 % chromium.
A well-defined longitudinal groove to prevent deformation of the needle.
Jaws with pronounced cross ridges.
Pressure force instrument: needle holder, springy.
Straight with ring handles.
Progressive setting of the ratchet to enable the needle to be gripped with varying tightness.
Reusable.
Length: 18 cm.
