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Roundfin Post Mortem Instrument Set 2

22 Instruments. Metal and Wooden Handle Knives. 420 mm Bow Saw. 550g Ombredanne Mallet.

The Roundfin Post Mortem Instrument Set 2 is a 22-piece autopsy dissection kit containing autopsy knives with metal and wooden handles, dissecting and toothed forceps, a bow saw, a skull breaker, bone shears, a chisel, an Ombredanne mallet, directors, probes, post mortem needles, a tape measure, and a dermatograph. Available through Medigear.uk, it is also supplied in an aluminium case.

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Post Mortem Instruments

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Lab, Pathology & Blood Bank

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China

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Supplier: Medigear

The Roundfin Post Mortem Instrument Set 2 is a 22-piece post-mortem dissection kit designed for forensic pathology, hospital mortuary, and anatomy dissection departments that require a knife-focused, comprehensive autopsy instrument set. The set covers the full procedural range of incision, soft-tissue dissection, bone work, exploration, suturing, and documentation required for a standard post-mortem examination. It is available through Medigear.uk as a standalone set or in an aluminium carry case.

The knife instruments in Set 2 include one autopsy knife with a metal handle at 195 mm cutting length — suited to large-scale thoracic incision — one dissecting knife at 100 mm, one autopsy knife with a wooden handle at 110 mm, and one cartilage knife with a wooden handle at 70 mm. Both metal and wooden handle options are included, providing flexibility in grip preference.

Three types of dissecting forceps are included: one standard dissecting forceps at 160 mm, one with 2×3 teeth at 145 mm, and one with 1×2 teeth at 250 mm. Langenbeck bone holding forceps at 215 mm are also included. Scissors comprise two 145 mm incision scissors and 210 mm bowel scissors.

Bone instruments include a bow saw at 420 mm with a spare blade, bone shears at 230 mm, a chisel at 245 mm, an Ombredanne mallet at 240 mm and 550 grams, and a skull breaker at 140 mm. Supporting instruments include directors at 160 mm, two probes at 250/1.5 mm, post-mortem needles at 115 mm (12 pieces), a 300 mm folding ruler, a 1500 mm tape measure, a microscopic needle holder with a plastic handle at 240 mm, and a red dermatograph. Medigear.uk can advise on lead times and the aluminium case option.

Forensic pathology departments and NHS hospital mortuary services represent the primary procurement context for the Roundfin Post Mortem Instrument Set 2. The knife-heavy selection — featuring a 195 mm metal-handle autopsy knife, a 110 mm wooden-handle autopsy knife, a dissecting knife, and a cartilage knife — makes Set 2 suited to departments where thoracic opening, abdominal dissection, and tissue removal are primary tasks. The three forceps types and the Langenbeck bone-holding forceps provide comprehensive tissue and bone-gripping coverage. Medigear.uk supplies Set 2 and can provide documentation for NHS procurement compliance.

University anatomy departments and forensic medicine training facilities benefit from Set 2's wide variety of instruments, exposing students to a wider range of autopsy knives, forceps configurations, and bone instruments than a basic kit provides. The 1500 mm tape measure, dermatograph, and microscopic needle holder make the set appropriate for procedures requiring anatomical measurement, surface marking, and fine suture work — skills taught across anatomy and forensic medicine programmes. Medigear.uk can discuss multi-set educational procurement arrangements.

Forensic investigation support teams and private post-mortem service operators requiring a knife-focused autopsy instrument set for field- or facility-based work will find Set 2 available through Medigear.uk in either standalone or aluminium-case format. The 420 mm bow saw and 550-gram Ombredanne mallet address the heavier bone work requirements of full-body forensic post mortem examination. Medigear.uk can discuss supply terms for private-sector and mobile-deployment procurement.

Veterinary pathology and large-animal necropsy facilities benefit from Set 2's bow saw and heavy mallet specification, which is suited to the larger bone structures encountered in equine, bovine, and other large companion animals in post-mortem work. Medigear.uk can advise on the suitability of Set 2 for specific veterinary pathology applications and compare it with Set 1 for institutions procuring for mixed-animal post-mortem programmes.

Longest Autopsy Knife in the Roundfin Range — 195 mm Metal Handle

The 195 mm metal-handle autopsy knife in Set 2 is the longest cutting instrument in the Roundfin post-mortem instrument range. It is suited to large-scale thoracic wall incision in full-body adult post-mortem examination. This length provides the reach needed for a single-stroke incision across the full thoracic opening, reducing the number of strokes required and supporting a cleaner, more controlled dissection plane. Set 1 uses an 85 mm VIRCHOW knife; Set 2's 195 mm knife addresses the needs of pathologists and examiners working with larger adult or bariatric cadavers.

Both Metal and Wooden Handle Autopsy Knives

The inclusion of both a 195 mm metal-handle autopsy knife and a 110 mm wooden-handle autopsy knife gives examiners and training laboratories the option to work with either handle material in the same set. Metal handles are preferred in settings where autoclave sterilisation compatibility is a procurement requirement; some examiners prefer wooden handles for tactile grip in wet operating conditions. The cartilage knife is also wooden-handled, while the dissecting knife uses an unspecified handle type consistent with the standard dissecting knife form.

Three Dissecting Forceps Types Plus Langenbeck Bone Holding Forceps

Set 2 provides four forceps in a single kit: standard dissecting forceps (160 mm), 2×3-teeth dissecting forceps (145 mm), 1×2-teeth dissecting forceps (250 mm), and Langenbeck bone-holding forceps (215 mm). This variety covers general tissue manipulation, a firmer grip on dense tissue, extended-reach deep-cavity work, and bone structure stabilisation during dissection — the full range of forceps tasks encountered in a standard post-mortem. Set 1 includes only two standard dissecting forceps without toothed variants.

420 mm Bow Saw — Larger Than the Set 1 Bone Saw

Set 2 includes a 420 mm bow saw with a spare blade, which is 70 mm longer than the 350 mm bow saw in Set 1. The bow saw format provides a larger cutting arc and greater penetration depth, making it better suited to larger skull vaults, thicker long bones, and large-animal skeletal dissection. Both the bow saw and spare blade are included in the standard delivery.

550-Gram Ombredanne Mallet for Heavy Bone Work

The Ombredanne mallet at 240 mm and 550 grams is the heavier mallet option in the Roundfin range — 250 grams heavier than the Bergmann mallet in Set 1. The increased weight is appropriate for driving the chisel and skull breaker during calvarium removal and for other bone work requiring sustained impact force. The Ombredanne mallet is a recognised standard in forensic pathology and anatomical dissection for this class of heavy bone instrument use.

Skull Breaker for Controlled Calvarium Removal

The skull breaker (140 mm) in Set 2 is a dedicated instrument for separating the calvarium from the skull base after the initial cranial saw cut. Using a skull breaker provides more controlled separation than alternative techniques and reduces the risk of dura mater damage during calvarium removal. This instrument is not included in Set 1, making Set 2 the more complete set for cranial opening procedures.

Tape Measure and Dermatograph for Documentation and Marking

Set 2 includes a 1500 mm tape measure in a plastic capsule alongside the 300 mm folding ruler, providing measurement capability across the full range of body and wound dimensions encountered in post-mortem examination documentation. The red dermatograph allows skin-surface marking before incision — a standard step in formal forensic post-mortem examination that is not facilitated by any instrument in Set 1. Together, these instruments make Set 2 better equipped for the documentation and pre-procedure marking phases of post-mortem practice.

Aluminium Case Option for Protected Storage and Transport

Set 2 is available in an aluminium carry case, providing lockable, impact-resistant storage for the full 22-piece instrument set. The aluminium case is particularly suited to mobile deployment between facilities, on-site forensic examination settings, and instrument audit requirements in facilities where inventory control is a governance priority. The case option is available through Medigear.uk and can be ordered as the primary delivery format.

Comprehensive Suture and Fine Work Capability

The microscopic needle holder with plastic handle (240 mm) and the post mortem needles (115 mm, 12 pieces) provide the suturing capability needed to close the post mortem incision after examination, a standard final procedural step in forensic and clinical post mortem examination. The microscopic needle holder's plastic handle distinguishes it from standard metal-handle needle holders, providing a different grip form suited to the specific task of closing larger post-mortem incision lines.

Autopsy Knife, Metal Handle, 195 mm

Longest autopsy knife in the Roundfin range. Metal handle for autoclave compatibility. Suited to large-scale thoracic incision in full-body adult post-mortem examination.

Dissecting Knife, 100 mm

Short-blade dissecting knife for precision soft tissue work and organ dissection. Standard component of a comprehensive autopsy knife set.

Autopsy Knife, Wooden Handle, 110 mm

Standard-length autopsy knife with wooden handle. The wooden handle provides a tactile grip in wet conditions. Paired with the 195 mm metal-handle knife for flexibility in handle preference.

Cartilage Knife, Wooden Handle, 70 mm

Short-blade cartilage knife for cutting through costal cartilage and other cartilaginous structures during thoracic opening. Wooden handle format.

2 × Incision Scissors, 145 mm

Two incision scissors for tissue cutting and dissection. Two units allow simultaneous use or immediate replacement during extended procedures.

Bowel Scissors, 210 mm

Scissors for opening the gastrointestinal tract during abdominal dissection and organ examination.

Dissecting Forceps, Standard, 160 mm

General-purpose tissue-gripping forceps for soft tissue manipulation and retraction during dissection.

Dissecting Forceps, 2 × 3 Teeth, 145 mm

Toothed dissecting forceps provide a firmer grip on denser or more slippery tissue than standard smooth-jaw forceps.

Dissecting Forceps, 1 × 2 Teeth, 250 mm

Long-reach toothed forceps (250 mm) for deep cavity tissue manipulation and organ access during abdominal and thoracic dissection.

Bone Holding Forceps, Langenbeck, 215 mm

Specialised bone holding forceps for stabilising bone segments during sawing, chiselling, and dissection procedures.

Bow Saw, 420 mm (with spare blade)

420 mm bow saw for cranial vault opening, large bone cutting, and skeletal dissection. Spare blade included in delivery.

Bone Shears, 230 mm

Heavy-duty shears for cutting through rib segments and other bone structures during thoracic dissection.

Chisel, 245 mm

Post mortem chisel for calvarium removal and bone work. Used with the Ombredanne mallet.

Metal Mallet, Ombredanne, 240 mm, 550 gram

Heavy pathology mallet (550g) for driving the chisel and skull breaker during calvarium removal and bone dissection. Heavier than the Set 1 Bergmann mallet (300g).

Skull Breaker, 140 mm

A dedicated instrument for separating the calvarium from the skull base following the cranial saw cut. Not included in Set 1.

The Roundfin Post Mortem Instrument Set 2 is a 22-piece forensic autopsy dissection kit suited to NHS forensic pathology departments, hospital mortuaries, university anatomy programmes, veterinary pathology facilities, and private post-mortem service operators who require a knife-focused, multi-forceps autopsy instrument set with comprehensive bone-dissection capability. Its combination of autopsy knives in metal and wooden handle formats, three dissecting forceps types, Langenbeck bone holding forceps, 420 mm bow saw with spare blade, skull breaker, 550-gram Ombredanne mallet, chisel, directors, probes, needles, tape measure, and dermatograph covers the complete procedural range of a standard post mortem. An aluminium case option is available. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, pricing, or procurement assistance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

Set 2 contains 22 instruments: one 195 mm metal-handle autopsy knife, one 100 mm dissecting knife, one 110 mm wooden-handle autopsy knife, one 70 mm wooden-handle cartilage knife, two 145 mm incision scissors, one 210 mm bowel scissors, one 160 mm standard dissecting forceps, one 145 mm dissecting forceps (2×3 teeth), one 250 mm dissecting forceps (1×2 teeth), one 215 mm Langenbeck bone holding forceps, one 420 mm bow saw with spare blade, one 230 mm bone shears, one 245 mm chisel, one Ombredanne mallet (240 mm, 550g), one 140 mm skull breaker, one 160 mm directors, two 250/1.5 mm probes, post mortem needles (115 mm, 12 pc.), one 300 mm folding ruler, one 1500 mm tape measure, one 240 mm microscopic needle holder, and one red dermatograph.

The most significant differences are: Set 2 includes a 195 mm autopsy knife (vs 85 mm VIRCHOW in Set 1), a 420 mm bow saw (vs 350 mm bone saw in Set 1), a 550-gram Ombredanne mallet (vs 300-gram Bergmann in Set 1), and a skull breaker — and omits the rachiotom, osteotomes, blow pipes, and measuring glass present in Set 1. Set 2 also provides three types of dissecting forceps and Langenbeck bone holding forceps, while Set 1 includes only standard dissecting forceps. Set 2 includes a 1500 mm tape measure and a dermatograph, which are not present in Set 1. Medigear.uk can provide a side-by-side comparison to assist procurement decisions.

The skull breaker (also known as a calvarial chisel or skull chisel) is used during cranial vault opening to break through and remove the calvarium after the initial cranial saw cut. It provides controlled mechanical leverage to cleanly separate the skull cap along the saw line without damaging the underlying dura. The skull breaker in Set 2 is 140 mm in length. Medigear.uk can confirm the full specification for the skull breaker on request.

The Ombredanne mallet in Set 2 is 240 mm in length and weighs 550 grams, making it significantly heavier than the Bergmann mallet in Set 1 (235 mm, 300 grams). The additional weight of the Ombredanne mallet provides greater driving force for the chisel during calvarium removal and is suited to procedures requiring more forceful bone work. Both mallets are standard pathology instrument types. We can confirm the material and finish specifications for both mallets upon request.

The metal and wooden handle options serve different grip and procedure preferences. Metal handles provide a firmer, more precise grip in wet conditions and are straightforward to sterilise by autoclaving. Wooden handles provide a better tactile grip for some examiners and are a traditional material for autopsy knife handles. Having both available in Set 2 gives departments the flexibility to select the handle type that best suits their procedural protocols and individual examiner preference without requiring additional procurement. Medigear.uk can provide handling materials on request.

Set 2 includes one standard dissecting forceps at 160 mm, one 2×3 teeth dissecting forceps at 145 mm, and one 1×2 teeth dissecting forceps at 250 mm. The standard forceps are used for general tissue manipulation. The 2×3 teeth forceps provide a firmer grip on tougher or denser tissue. The 1×2-teeth forceps at 250 mm provide extended reach for deep cavity work. The Langenbeck bone-holding forceps at 215 mm provide additional grip on bone structures during dissection. Medigear.uk can confirm instrument specifications on request.

The red dermatograph is a wax crayon pencil used to mark the skin surface before incision lines are made — a standard tool for marking out the standard Y-incision or other planned incision paths on the cadaver surface before the dissection begins. The 300 mm folding ruler is used to measure external body features, wounds, and structures during examination and documentation. Both are standard instruments for the documentation phase in forensic and pathological post-mortem examinations. Medigear.uk can confirm dermatograph specification on request.

Yes — Set 2 is available in an aluminium carry case as an alternative supply configuration. The aluminium case provides a lockable, impact-resistant storage and transport solution for the full 22-piece instrument set, suitable for mobile deployment between facilities, storage room audit, and inspection requirements. Medigear.uk can confirm the case specification, internal layout, and pricing on request.

Yes — Medigear.uk can accommodate bulk and institutional procurement orders for Post Mortem Instrument Set 2, including multi-set orders, mixed-set orders combining Set 1 and Set 2, and orders under NHS or institutional supply frameworks. Volume pricing and lead time estimates are available from the Medigear.uk procurement team on request.

The 1500 mm tape measure in a plastic capsule provides flexible length measurement capability for larger body dimensions — body length, limb length, wound dimensions, and other measurements that require a longer span than the 300 mm folding ruler can accommodate. The plastic capsule format keeps the tape measure protected and clean between uses. Both the tape measure and the folding ruler are included in Set 2, making it more comprehensive for measurement and documentation than Set 1, which includes only the folding ruler.