Post-Mortem Instruments

At Surgical Holdings we provide a range of post-mortem instruments for pathologists providing the examination of corpses during autopsy. Our post-mortem instruments are designed to locate the cause and manner of death and identify the diseases or injuries that may be present.

Post-mortem instruments include:

  • Bone Cutting Forceps - For cutting and removing bones during autopsy.
  • Post Mortem Saws - To cut the skin and/or tough structures such as bones.
  • Rib Shears - Used to cut through the ribs while opening the chest during an autopsy.
  • Post Mortem Needles - for suturing the skin after an autopsy to return the body to a natural-looking state.

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Bone Cutting ForcepsView
Bone Cutting Forceps
Bone Cutting Forceps
Bone Holding ForcepsView
Bone Holding Forceps
Bone Holding Forceps
ChiselsView
Chisels
Chisels
ClampsView
Clamps
Clamps
Dissecting ForcepsView
Dissecting Forceps
Dissecting Forceps
Dressing ScissorsView
Dressing Scissors
Dressing Scissors
GougesView
Gouges
Gouges
MalletsView
Mallets
Mallets
Needle HoldersView
Needle Holders
Needle Holders
RetractorsView
Retractors
Retractors
SawsView
Saws
Saws
ScissorsView
Scissors
Scissors
ProbesView
Probes
Probes
RaspsView
Rasps
Rasps
Scalpel Blade RemoversView
Scalpel Blade Removers
Scalpel Blade Removers
Scalpel HandlesView
Scalpel Handles
Scalpel Handles
Scissors MiscellaneousView
Scissors Miscellaneous
Scissors Miscellaneous
ShearsView
Shears
Shears
Stripping ForcepsView
Stripping Forceps
Stripping Forceps
Suture NeedlesView
Suture Needles
Suture Needles