Insights – Interscan Surgical

Insights

Practical guides to choosing, using and caring for surgical instruments — from the Interscan Surgical team.

Instrument guides · October 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Tissue forceps: when to use toothed and when to use non-toothed

Toothed forceps hold firmly with less pressure; non-toothed forceps protect delicate tissue. A practical guide to the patterns on most trays.

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Instrument guides · October 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Both are workhorse theatre scissors, but they are built for very different tissue. Here is how to tell them apart and when to reach for each.

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Instrument guides · October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Extraction forceps are shaped for a specific jaw and tooth. How to tell upper from lower patterns and what the beak shape tells you.

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Instrument guides · October 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Artery forceps all clamp, but jaw pattern, teeth and length change what each one is for. A practical guide to the patterns you will see most.

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Care & reprocessing · October 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Knowing which instrument belongs to which set saves time and supports traceability. The main marking options and their trade-offs.

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Buying & sets · October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Single-use instruments remove reprocessing, while reusable instruments last for years. How to compare the real cost of each.

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Care & reprocessing · October 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Good handling between use and sterilisation does more for instrument life than anything else. Simple habits that keep instruments working for years.

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