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Alligator forceps are named after the physician Arthur Hartmann and are also called "Hartmann foreign body forceps". These forceps are greatly used in otorhinolaryngology procedures that are referred to as ENT procedures used to treat an infection or any disease related to the ear, throat, and nose. There is a long list of surgeries related to the head and neck that falls under this branch of medicine. Alligator forceps make it easier for surgeons to remove any foreign objects during Otorhinolaryngology. This tool is exclusively designed to remove any foreign particles or materials from the nose, eyes, and ears.

A curette is a medical instrument that is specialized for debriding or scraping a surface such as a tooth, tissue, or the interior of the body opening. There are reusable and disposable versions available readily for different applications. They can also be used as practical hand tools for objects such as working ceramics. There are two broader categories of periodontal curettes i.e. universal and Gracey/area-specific curettes. The former version can be used in any area of the mouth and adapt to all teeth surfaces whereas the latter is designed to adapt to the specific area of the teeth.

Tissue forceps are used in surgeries for holding and grasping tissues. They are available in teeth and non-teethed versions. However, the majority of them have teeth to have a firm grip and hold to tissues. Tissue forceps are ideally used for secure handling, traction, and holding delicate tissues during surgical procedures. They are crafted carefully for minimizing damage to biological tissues. However, for the organs and skin that are meant to remain practical, the use of tissue forceps should be avoided as they are generally traumatic instruments.

Surgical scissors are primarily used for cutting tissues, skin, and sutures, undermining the deeper fiscal layers, dissecting biological tissues, and removing wound dressings. Surgical scissors are available in a wide range of designs, shapes, and sizes that can be chosen based on the surgery requirement. Some surgical scissors have short or long handles while the blades are curved or straight and smooth or serrated. The tips are usually blunt or sharp and some scissors also feature tungsten carbide inserts.

Surgical blades also called scalpels are widely used for cutting skin and tissues during surgeries. They are razor-sharp and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs that are chosen specifically for the procedure. Surgical blades comprise disposable scalpel blades and reusable handles that are generally sold separately. The disposable scalpel blades are required to be used one time only and then disposed of properly. The most common type of scalpel blades used in surgical procedures is replaceable and non-attached. There is a key-like slot at the angled base on this type of blade that allows a firm lock of the scalpel blade with the scalpel handle.

Mayo scissors hold prime importance in surgical procedures. They are used for dissecting tissues near the body surfaces or in deeper surgical sites. They are distinguished from other types of surgical scissors because of their unique feature of having semi-blunt ends. To accommodate various surgical scenarios, these scissors have extra-long standard shafts. They are also available in Supercut design that is relatively more lightweight and delicate as compared to standard Mayo scissors. The tips are generally closed when the Mayo scissors are placed in the tissue during a surgical procedure. However, these tips are opened after grasping the tissue so that the tissue can be spread out during the process of dissection.

Deaver retractors are shaped like question marks and are ideally used for retraction during chest surgeries, cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), and deep abdominal surgeries. It is one of the most essential retractors that are used manually by surgeons. There are various designs and sizes available to accommodate different surgical requirements.

A Weitlaner retractor is also referred to as a self-retaining retractor. It is widely used by medical practitioners in orthopedic procedures and for soft tissue dissection, deep and small incisions at a superficial level. This finger-ring retractor has 3x4 blunt or sharp interlocking teeth and a cam ratchet lock. Weitlane retractor is set against the tissues that are required to be held apart or against the edges of the wound. The blades hold the edges of the open wound firmly without any assistance as the ratcheted handles are locked. The original version of the Weitlaner retractor comprises straight prongs. However, the West version comprises curved prongs that prevent the surgical site from being distorted and allows the retractor to be placed precisely on the patient's surgical site.

Suture scissors are mostly preferred by surgeons during stitches removal. These scissors are considered sharp-blade surgical instruments used for cutting. This instrument comprises a hook on one tip that lifts the suture slightly by sliding under the sutures before its cutting and removal. The hook is also responsible for holding the suture and avoiding any kind of slippage before cutting.

A surgical instrument is a device or hand-held tool used by technicians for performing various tasks and carrying desired outcomes during operations and surgeries such as providing a clear view of the site or modifying/cutting biological tissues, muscles, and skin, etc. Surgical instruments are an integral part of any surgical field.

Iris scissors also called Iris forceps were originally crafted for intricacies related to ophthalmic surgeries. However, these sharp scissors are used in a wide range of surgeries in the operation room where precision is required. There is a wide range of variations available for iris scissors that involve straight and curved variations.

A retractor is a specialized tool that is used to pull back the edges of the incisions made on the patients. Surgeons can get better exposure to the area they wish to work on the body. Senn retractors are one of the most essential tools used in operating rooms. This instrument is a surgical device that is widely used for pulling back and holding tissues away from the operating site.