Abstract: A clip for holding one or more buttons of a medical device in a pre-use state. The clip includes an elongate band for wrapping around the medical device. A receiving portion formed in the elongate band that is configured to receive at least one button when the band is wrapped around the medical device and a retaining means for retaining the band around the medical device.

Abstract: A pinch valve mechanism for use in a suction/irrigator device, wherein the device has a conduit for suction/irrigation. The pinch valve mechanism includes a first end having a first projection, a second end, operatively connected to the first end and a second projection. A spring means operatively connected to the second end, wherein the conduit is disposed between the first end and the second end such that the first projection and second projection are biased to pinch the conduit into a closed position. Compression of the spring means moves the first end away from the second end to move the conduit into an open position.

Abstract: A surgical bowl set features a first rectilinear bowl having an internal length (1l) and an internal width (1w), and a second rectilinear bowl having an external length (2l) and an external width (2w), in which the external length (2l) is close to but less than internal length (1l) in order to permit the second bowl to fit lengthwise within the first bowl while allowing easy extraction of the second bowl from the first bowl, and the external width (2w) is about half or less of internal width (1w).

Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical sponge which includes multiple plies of gauze and stitches. The multiple plies of gauze has one or more open sides. The stitches are adapted to fasten or close the open sides. The stitches are made with one or more contrasting threads.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus for providing suction and irrigation to a body site. The apparatus includes a shaft having a distal end for juxtaposition with the body site, and an actuating mechanism operatively configured to facilitate selective actuation of the apparatus to provide either suction or irrigation via the shaft. The shaft has a flow area restriction portion located proximate its distal end.

Abstract: A surgical bowl set features a first rectilinear bowl having an internal length (1l) and an internal width (1w), and a second rectilinear bowl having an external length (2l) and an external width (2w), in which the external length (2l) is close to but less than internal length (1l) in order to permit the second bowl to fit lengthwise within the first bowl while allowing easy extraction of the second bowl from the first bowl, and the external width (2w) is about half or less of internal width (1w).