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Instrument name: Chamfer Guide
Alternate name: Cutting guide
Instrument category: Accessory
Used for: Cutting guide used for total knee surgery
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic surgery
Instrument name: Connecting Rod
Alternate name:
Used for: Connecting the frame of the external fixator
Instrument name: Cryoablation Catheter
Alternate name: Cryo catheter
Used for: Freezing the tissue of the heart
Specialty commonly used in: Electrophysiology procedures for atrial fibrillation ablation
Instrument name: Cryotherapy Probe
Alternate name: None
Used for: Freezing tissue of the eye
Specialty commonly used in: Ophthalmic surgery
Instrument name: Cystoscope
Alternate name: Scope
Used for: Visualization during cystoscopy
Specialty commonly used in: Urologic procedures when visualization is needed
Instrument name: Depth Gauge
Used for: Determining the depth of a hole in the bone so the correct prosthesis can be chosen
Instrument name: Diagnostic Catheter
Used for: Injection of contrast dye to visualize the heart and the coronary arteries during procedure
Specialty commonly used in: Cardiac catherization procedures, especially during diagnostic procedures
Instrument name: Disposable Measuring Device
Alternate name: Ruler
Used for: Measuring the length of a catheter and arm circumference
Specialty commonly used in: Used for placement of a PICC line and postprocedure
Instrument name: Disposable tourniquet
Used for: Constricting circulation while obtaining vascular access
Specialty commonly used in: Any procedure that requires temporary constriction of circulation
Instrument name: Distal Cutting Alignment Guide
Used for: Distal cutting guide used for total knee arthroplasty
Instrument name: Distal Targeting Device
Used for: Measuring and placement of the distal locking screws during IM nailing
Instrument name: Drainage Bag
Used for: Drainage of fluid from the pleural cavity
Specialty commonly used in: Thoracentesis procedures
Instrument name: Drill Guide
Used for: Precisely aligning a drill bit
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic and neurosurgery
Instrument name: Drill Sleeve
Used for: Protecting tissue and bone while drilling during IM nail
Instrument name: Drill Sleeve Assembly
Alternate name: Trocar and drill sleeve
Used for: The combination of both trocar and drill sleeve used during external fixator
Instrument name: Drill Sleeve Trocar
Alternate name: Arthroscopic Obturator
Used for: As a trocar used during external fixator surgery
Instrument name: Driver, Proximal Drill Guide, and Hexagonal Bolt
Alternate name: Assembled IM nailing components
Used for: Measuring the depth, creating the hole, and bolting to secure tibial IM nailing implant
Instrument name: Electromagnetic navigational external conductive pads
Alternate name: Pads
Used for: Navigational bronchoscopy to adhere to patient’s chest and scan patient for data to be transmitted to computer workstation, and to register the patient
Specialty commonly used in: Advanced bronchoscopy procedures that use navigation
Instrument name: Electromagnetic navigational stylet
Alternate name: Stylet
Used for: Navigational bronchoscopy to clear out channel of bronchoscope
Instrument name: Electrophysiology Electrode
Used for: Conducting electrical signals and performing stimulation
Specialty commonly used in: Electrophysiology studies