Surgical Instrumentation2.6 - App Store

Surgical Instrumentation helps you learn surgical instruments by sight, function, category, and specialty through a clean, modern study experience built around instrument recognition and reference.

With 385 instruments included, the app gives you a large visual study library for building familiarity with instrument names, profiles, and usage across specialties.

This app is designed for learners and professionals who want to strengthen instrument knowledge in a practical, visual way - including those in sterile processing, Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) study, and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) learning.

Rather than focusing only on test-style review, Surgical Instrumentation centers on what matters most: recognizing instruments, understanding how they are grouped, and building confidence with real instrument images, flashcards, reference topics, and guided quiz modes.

Inside the app, you can:

. Browse a library of 385 surgical instruments
. Study instruments by image, type, category, and specialty
. Open detailed instrument pages with descriptions and learning context
. Use flashcards to study one instrument at a time
. Build visual recognition with Image Quiz
. Practice at your own pace with untimed review mode
. Reinforce knowledge with Multiple Choice and True / False
. Read helpful reference articles and instrument study topics
. Review selected sterile processing and surgical tech support information that connects back to instrument learning

Built for visual learning

The app is designed to help you move beyond memorizing names alone. Study the instrument image, notice defining features, compare shapes and working ends, and strengthen recall through repeated visual exposure.

Great for:

. Surgical instrument study
. CRCST-related instrument review
. CST-related instrument familiarity
. Sterile processing support learning
. Visual recognition practice
. Quick reference and study refreshers

Whether you are learning instrument basics, sharpening recognition skills, or reviewing categories and reference content, Surgical Instrumentation gives you a focused way to study instruments in one place.

Version History What’s New in Version 2.6

Added more instrument images to expand visual study and recognition
Improved image support across the library, flashcards, and quiz modes
Cleaned up duplicate entries for a more consistent study experience
Fixed quiz data issues and improved content alignment across the app
Refined screen presentation with small visual polish updates
General fixes and improvements 2.6 Jul 7 What’s New in 2.5

• Major redesign with a cleaner, more modern instrument study experience
• Browse and study 385 instruments with improved library, detail, and search screens
• Updated Flashcards for smoother one-instrument-at-a-time study
• Expanded More section with reference articles and supporting study topics
• Refreshed Image Quiz, Practice Mode, True / False, and Multiple Choice screens
• Improved quiz flow, feedback, scrolling behavior, and readability
• General fixes, polish, and performance improvements 2.5 Mar 27 Updaed for IOS 26
• Added 17+ new surgical instruments with photos and detailed descriptions
• 100 Questions added to Multiple Choce quiz
• 50 Questions added to Right Wrong quiz
• Improved search and sorting by specialty for faster instrument lookup
• Enhanced flash cards and quiz games for better exam prep (CRCST & CIS)
• Bug fixes and performance improvements for smoother navigation
• Reset Scores button for selected quiz
• Touch and hold score ares to reset all scores and quizzes
• Quit button added to each quiz with confirmation prompt 2.0 12/22/2025 Updated to IOS 17 1.8.0 11/06/2023 Updates to IOS 16 1.7.0 01/04/2023 Updated to IOS 15 1.6 02/02/2022 Updated to iOS 14.2 1.4.5 12/02/2020 Added 16 instruments.
Kocher Forceps
Castanares Face Lift Scissors
Bent Hohmann Retractor
Hank Uterine Dilator
Kleegman Uterine Dilator
Dingman Otoabrader
Molt Periosteal
Vannas Scissors
Cushing Tissue Forceps
Guyon Catheter Stylet
Sauerbruch Rib Rongeur
Nylon Head Mallet
Rush Awl and Reamer
Novak Endocervical Suction
Goelet Retractor
Diethrich Coronary Artery Scissors 1.4.4 03/08/2020 Updated to IOS 13
Fixed issue where some users are experiencing app crash when using quiz and flash card module. 1.4.3 10/21/2019 Additional 20 instruments added to database.

Beyer Bone Rongeur
Bowman Lacrimal Probe
Carroll Periosteal
Ferreira Breast Augmentation Retractor
Fomon Saber Back Scissors
Jackson Tracheostomy Tube
Jako Micro Laryngeal Cup Forceps
Jako Micro Laryngeal Grasping Forceps
Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors
Jansen Rongeur
Killian Septum Specula
Landolt Reulen Dissector
Landolt Reulen Hook
Landolt Reulen Raspatory
McCulloch Nerve Root Retractor
Papavero Caspar speculum
Poole Suction
Small Gelpi Retractor
Stille Vessel Clamp
Weisman Graves Vaginal Speculum 1.4.2 05/30/2019 Updated to IOS 12
Lowered volume in Flash card game. 1.4.1 02/14/2019 Added the following:
Desmarres Chalazion Forceps
Berke Ptosis Forceps
Larsen Tendon Forceps
Converse (Green) Eye Fixation Forceps
McPherson Iris Bipolar Forceps
Desmarres Lid Retractor
Helveston Muscle Hook
Dean Tonsil Scissors
Barraquer Eye Speculum
McIntyre Anterior Chamber Cannula
Castroviejo Caliper 1.4.0 10/07/2018 Since there are so many instruments available that have multiple uses, we have now made it to where you can sort them into their main categories of uses.
Just select the "Specialty" tab and type one of the following:

Accessories
Cardiothoracic
Dermal & Podiatry
Ent, Sinus & Plastic
General
Laparascopic
Neuro & Ortho
OB & GYN
Opthalmology
Urology & Rectal 1.3.9 08/01/2018 Fixed scroll lag that some users experienced.
Significant size reduction.
Performed some Image optimizations.

If you have reviewed our application and this update has helped, would you mind revising? It will help out a lot.

Thank you for using Surgical Intsrumention. 1.3.8 04/20/2018 Added:
Babcock Forceps
Beckman Dull
Cinelli Osteotome
Cobb Elevator
Cottle Elevator
Fomon Rasp
Heaney-Ballentine Curved
Joseph Bone Saw
Neivert Knife Guide
Potts-Smith Dissecting Scissors
Rochester-Oschner Curved
Rubin Septal Morselizer
Suture Wire Cutting Scissors
Titanium Debakey Forceps
Tyding Tonsil Snare
Weitlaner-Wullstein Retractor
Wieder Tongue Depressor

Upadated Photos:
Adson Angled Sharp Retractor
Aufricht Glabellar Rasp
Chest Tube Passer
Duval Lung Forceps
Jansen Middleton Septum
Lambotte Osteotome
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder
Randall Stone Forcep 1.3.7 04/10/2018 You are now able to miss up to 5 questions on the quiz. 1.3.6 03/15/2018 Added Filter Bar which does the following:
Search by Type
Search by Name
Search entire instrument database for a Keyword
Screen Adjustments

Fixed:
On some devices wrong images were shown in the search bar for searched instruments 1.3.2 02/06/2018 We will be adding a close up image to the instruments that have teeth and possibly of instruments that have details that you can’t see from the standard image angle.

We will also be adding updated images over time of certain instruments.

Bigger Buttons on Flash Card

30 Updated images for the following:
Freeman Rake
Adson Retractor
JulianTungsten Carbide
Cooley Peripheral Vascular Clamp
Lambert-Kay
DeBakey Atraumatic Clamp
Adson Tissue Forcep
Peers Bertram Towel Forcep
Mosquito Forcep
Bookwalter Oval Ring
Bookwalter Round Ring Segments
Bookwalter Straight Ring Segments
Bookwalter Horizontal Bar
Bookwalter Horizontal Flex Bar
Bookwalter Table Post.jpg
Gelpi
Edson Brown
Pennington
Lewin Bone Forceps
Lane Bone Holding Forceps
Purse String Clamp
Arthrex Fiberwire Scissor
DeBakey Aortic Aneurysm Clamp
Backhaus
Allis
Penfield Dissector 1
Penfield Dissector 2
Penfield Dissector 3
Penfield Dissector 4
Chest Tube Passer
33 New Instruments added:
Crile Forceps Straight
Holzheimer
Volkman
Ferris Smith Forceps
Sarot Tungsten Carbide
Weitlaner Retractor Dull
Sopher Ovum Forceps
Jacobs Vulsellum Forceps
Jacobs Vulsellum Forceps Angled
Sternal Wire Twister
Karmody Spring Retractor
Waugh Tissue Forceps
Thumb Tissue Forceps
Sims Scissors Curved
Bone Rasp
Yasargil Bayonet Tumor Grasping Forceps
Simpson Obstetrical Forceps
Supercut Metzenbaum
Supercut Tenotomy
Magill Catheter Forceps
Kantrowitz Thoracic Forceps
Mixter Right Angle Forceps
Harrington-Mister Clamp
Lahey Traction Forceps
Debakey Needle Pulling Tissue Forceps
Taylor Dural Scissors
Friedman Micro Rongeur
Micro Cup Forceps
McGlamry Elevator
Woodson Dural Separator and Packer
Hoen Dura Separator
Crego Periosteal Elevator.jpg
Jacobson-Micro Mosquito Forceps.jpg

Fixed the following:
Resano
Remb driver
Penfield

Thank you for using Surgical Instrumentation! 1.3.1 12/03/2017 Added Flash Card Tab.

Now try and guess the correct name with no time limit with the "Flash Card" mode. 1.3.0 09/04/2017 Added the following new instruments:

BirdBeak,
Ceramic Cut Micro Kerrison ,
Cooley Vascular Tissue Forceps,
Dandy Nerve Hook,
DeBakey Vascular Scissors 25,
DeBakey Vascular Scissors 45,
Diethrich Scissors 60,
Diethrich Scissors 90,
Diethrich Scissors 125,
Freeman Rake,
Grooved Director Probe End,
Peapod IVD Rongeur,
Poole Suction,
Rosser Crypt Hook,
Rotator Cuff Grasper,
Toledo Vascular Micro 60,
Yasargil Micro Scissors.

Updated the photos for the following:

Barr Fistula,
Castroviejo,
Grooved Director Plain,
Heaney Uterine,
Sims Uterine Curette. 1.2.9 08/08/2017 Fixed an issue in which a quiz would not end when all questions are answered.
Added 21 questions to Right and Wrong Quiz. 1.2.8 06/21/2017 A new version of the Image Quiz that will show the picture of the instrument instantly instead of gradually.
8 instruments added to Image Quiz.
4 Quiz total.

Also, don't forget to visit Surgical Instrumentation on Facebook to see instruments in action. 1.2.7 05/15/2017 The "Inspection" page is now fixed.
The "Tell us your feedback" for is fixed.

Thanks for all the feedback! 1.2.6 04/03/2017 More questions added to the Multiple Choice quiz. 1.2.5 02/14/2017 Addressing a popular request, all Quiz questions are now random in this update. 1.2.4 01/25/2017