Ring forceps Local anesthetic 1-2% (5cc) Sanitary pad Long (1.5”) needle (22-27g) Small bore needle (to inject) (e.g., 25 gauge) Additional Supplies for Removals Straight scalpel (#11-#15 blade) With No Visible Strings 1 straight and 1 curved mosquito Single tooth tenaculum forceps (sterile) forceps/hemostats (sterile) Alligator forceps (sterile) Small adhesive bandage or Steri-strip Thread retriever (sterile) Bandage to wrap arm Ultrasound (not required) Adapted from Unity Healthcare, Inc., Washington, DC.
Ring forceps Sanitary pad Additional Supplies for Removals With No Visible Strings Single tooth tenaculum forceps (sterile) Alligator forceps (sterile) Thread retriever (sterile) Ultrasound (not required) Local anesthetic 1-2% (5cc) Long (1.5”) needle (22-27g) Small bore needle (to inject) (e.g., 25 gauge) Straight scalpel (#11-#15 blade) 1 straight and 1 curved mosquito forceps/hemostats (sterile) Small adhesive bandage or Steri-strip Bandage to wrap arm Adapted from Unity Healthcare, Inc., Washington, DC.