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Tongue Tie - Plain Point stainless steel, plain point Grooved Director and Tongue Tie contains a plain point at one end and a butterfly-shaped director on the other end. This stainless steel instrument is typically used during a frenotomy to lift the tongue back and expose the frenulum. The frenulum would rest on the grooved part of the director and then be cut with iris scissors. Depending on the patient, this device is offered in various lengths.

Suction Tube 9" (22.9 cm) overall length Andrews-Pynchon Suction Tube is designed with a tapered handle to create a comfortable and secure grip when held. The suction tube itself is slightly curved and contains either a removable tip or a removable shaft to assist with different suction processes throughout a surgical procedure. This 9" long instrument is ideal for removing fluid or blood that may interfere with the operating area.

Frazier Suction Tube angled, w/ finger cut-off, 4" (10.2 cm) working length Frazier Suction Tube has an angled tube and is available in a variety of different sizes and widths depending on the operation. This tube has a finger cut-off on a 4" working length and performs similar to a pump with a suction force. The purpose of this suction force is to be used in general operations in which materials or fluid, typically blood, need to be removed to provide a cleaner working area.

Cooley Graft Suction Tube 8.0 mm wide round perforated tip, 7" (17.8 cm) working length, 12" (30.5 cm) overall length Cooley Graft Suction Tube is a popular instrument used in various surgical operations to eliminate and clear bodily fluids that may obstruct the view of the surgical site. For this reason, the distal end of the tube contains a piece that is attached to a suction machine in order to provide the suction power for the instrument to perform. The other end contains a long tube that has an 8.0 mm wide tip, which allows it to extract greater amount of fluid away from the area.