Abstract: An instrument for the splaying of the edges of a wound which has at least one blade. The blade has a middle part, a rim projecting at right angles from the middle part, and a mount on which the middle part is held. The middle part has two parts movable against each other by an actuator comprising a turnable rod with a screw thread section.

Abstract: Forceps have two branches movable opposite one another against a spring force and with a lock that fixes the distance between the branches. The lock engages as the two branches approach one another and is released by closing the branches further. This locking mechanism includes a locking arm mounted between the branches with a free end that rides between a sliding surface located on the inside wall of one of the branches and a guide member. The free end carries a locking element that engages a locking step formed on the sliding surface. The guide urges the locking element against the locking step and then, with a further closing movement of the branches, directs the locking arm free end to its initial, fully opened position. The guide has an enlarged opening that allows the free end to fall back onto the sliding surface.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a clip for surgical purposes comprising a coil spring having at least one loop and a pair of crossing legs. The ends of the legs which extend beyond the crossing point are formed as clamping jaws. Because the portions of the legs adjoining the loop extend generally parallel to one another and the ends of the legs run side-by-side, and because a ring is provided at the crossing point for holding the legs together, the clip can be constructed with such small dimensions that it is particularly advantageously useful for neurosurgical purposes.