Surgical Instrument Repair & Reconditioning
Expert repair, sharpening, and reconditioning for surgical instruments. Scissors, forceps, needle holders, laparoscopic tools and more. 90-day warranty.
Models We Service
We repair all models listed below. Contact us for models not listed — we service many additional variants.
Mayo-Hegar Needle Holders
Standard and tungsten carbide needle holders — TC insert replacement, box lock tightening, ratchet repair.
Crile-Wood Needle Holders
Lighter needle holders for fine suture — TC insert replacement and jaw alignment.
Metzenbaum Scissors
Delicate dissecting scissors for fine tissue — edge sharpening and tip realignment.
Mayo Scissors
Heavy-duty straight and curved scissors for cutting fascia and heavy tissue — sharpening and alignment.
Iris Scissors
Fine ophthalmic and microsurgical scissors — edge restoration and hinge tightening.
Kelly Hemostatic Forceps
Half-curved hemostats — jaw retipping, box lock tightening, and ratchet repair.
Crile Hemostatic Forceps
Full-length hemostats for vessel clamping — box lock and jaw repair.
Kocher Forceps (Ochsner)
Straight and curved tissue forceps with teeth — jaw alignment and box lock repair.
Babcock Tissue Forceps
Delicate non-crushing forceps for bowel and delicate tissue handling.
Allis Tissue Forceps
Multi-toothed grasping forceps — tooth repair and jaw alignment.
Army-Navy Retractors
Double-ended retractors for wound retraction — straightening and polishing.
Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractors
Self-retaining retractors with ratchet lock — ratchet repair and arm replacement.
Laparoscopic Scissors (5mm)
Laparoscopic dissecting scissors — jaw mechanism, insulation testing, and shaft repair.
Laparoscopic Graspers (5mm)
Laparoscopic tissue graspers — jaw replacement, insulation testing, and handle repair.
Laparoscopic Needle Driver
Laparoscopic needle holder — TC jaw replacement and insulation testing.
A Biomedical Service repairs and reconditions surgical instruments for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and sterile processing departments. We restore instruments to functional and cosmetic specification — sharper edges, smoother action, and proper alignment.
How Depot Repair Works
Four simple steps from broken to back in service.
Ship Your Device
Pack and ship to our Fresno, CA facility. We provide packaging guidance on request. Prepaid shipping labels available for qualifying repairs.
Free Evaluation & Quote
We diagnose the fault and deliver a written repair quote within 24 hours. No charge if you decline — we return the device at no cost.
Expert Repair
Approve the quote and our certified technicians repair to OEM specification using quality parts. Most repairs completed in 5–10 business days.
Tested & Returned
Full functional and safety testing before shipping back with a complete service report and 90-day repair warranty.
What We Repair & Recondition
A full range of surgical instrument repair and reconditioning services.
Scissor Sharpening & Repair
Dull blades, misaligned jaws, and bent shanks. Full scissor reconditioning including edge sharpening and alignment.
Forceps & Clamp Repair
Worn teeth, box lock wear, and loose box lock fit. Forcep jaw retipping and box lock tightening.
Needle Holder Reconditioning
Worn or broken tungsten carbide inserts, loose box locks, and weak ratchets. Insert replacement and ratchet tightening.
Laparoscopic Instrument Repair
Jaw mechanism failures, insulation damage, and shaft repair for laparoscopic scissors, graspers, and dissectors.
Retractor & Self-Retaining Repair
Broken ratchets, bent blades, and broken arms on self-retaining retractors.
Electrosurgical Insulation Testing
High-voltage insulation testing on all laparoscopic and bipolar instruments to detect micro-cracks invisible to the naked eye.
Surgical Instrument Brands We Service
We repair and recondition surgical instruments from all major manufacturers.
Why Choose A Biomedical Service
Free Evaluation
No charge to evaluate your device. Written quote provided before any work begins — you decide whether to proceed.
90-Day Warranty
All repairs backed by a 90-day parts and labor warranty. If the same fault returns, we fix it at no charge.
Certified Technicians
ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified facility. Veteran-owned (SDVOSB). Every repair is fully documented for your compliance records.
Fast Turnaround
Typical depot repair completed in 5–10 business days from receipt. Rush service available on request for critical equipment.
Nationwide Shipping
Based in Fresno, CA. We accept ship-in repairs from healthcare facilities across all 50 states. Packaging guidance provided on request.
Service Documentation
Complete service reports provided with every repair — suitable for accreditation, biomed records, and compliance audits.
Surgical Instrument Repair FAQ
Do you repair laparoscopic instruments?
Do you test laparoscopic insulation?
Can you retip forceps with tungsten carbide inserts?
How do I ship surgical instruments?
What warranty do instrument repairs carry?
A Biomedical Service is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
Ship Your Surgical Instruments In for Repair
Free evaluation, written quote, insulation testing, 90-day warranty.
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