Surgical & Medical Instruments made in Pakistan

Sialkot is one of the world's main sources of stainless-steel hand-held surgical instruments, such as scissors, forceps and needle holders. Jhang also makes surgical cotton, gauze and bandages. This is a heavily regulated family, so beginners need to go slowly.

181product types
21main categories
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Stainless-steel surgical instruments laid out on a tray — Photo: Surgical instrument arranged in a theatre by Ibrahim Achiri, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Hospitals, clinics, medical distributors, medical colleges and students abroad. They buy from Sialkot because steel instruments there cost less than European brands.

Good first products

Suture practice kits: Medical students buy them all year for practice, not for use on patients.
Biology dissection kits: Students and schools buy them for learning, which is simpler than selling to hospitals.
Trauma shears: Personalised shears are popular gifts for paramedics and nurses.

Be careful with

Do not sell instruments for use on patients until you know the medical device rules in your buyer's country.
Never make medical claims or copy another brand's markings.
Sterile single-use kits and electrical instruments are hard for beginners because of testing and registration.

Quick facts

Made in: Sialkot, Jhang
Product types: 181 in 21 categories
Types with extra rules: 78 of 181
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay, B2B, Alibaba

In pictures

See the products

Some photos show similar products made elsewhere, to help you recognise them. Credits at the bottom of the page.

The full list

All 181 types of surgical & medical instruments

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Main category	Types and styles	Made in
General Surgery Instruments	Mayo scissors, Metzenbaum scissors, Needle holders, Artery forceps^⚠, Kocher forceps^⚠, Allis tissue forceps^⚠, Babcock forceps^⚠, Scalpel handles^⚠, Retractors^⚠, Towel clamps, Dressing forceps^⚠, Probes & directors, Self-retaining retractors (Weitlaner, Gelpi)^⚠, Deaver retractors^⚠, Yankauer suction tubes, Frazier suction tubes, Poole suction tubes, Gall bladder forceps^⚠, Intestinal clamps, Hernia rings, Ligature carriers, Grooved directors	Sialkot, Jhang
Orthopaedic Instruments	Bone cutters^⚠, Bone rongeurs^⚠, Bone curettes^⚠, Osteotomes^⚠, Bone chisels^⚠, Bone holding forceps^⚠, Orthopaedic mallets^⚠, Periosteal elevators^⚠, Wire twisters^⚠, Bone awls^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
ENT Instruments	Nasal specula, Ear specula, Tonsil snares, Ear curettes^⚠, Bayonet forceps^⚠, Nasal septum forceps^⚠, Tongue depressors, Ear hooks, Adenoid curettes^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
Ophthalmic Instruments	Eye speculums^⚠, Iris scissors, Castroviejo needle holders, Corneal forceps^⚠, Lens loops, Capsulorhexis forceps^⚠, Chalazion clamps, Micro scissors	Sialkot, Jhang
Gynaecology & Obstetric Instruments	Vaginal specula, Uterine sounds, Tenaculum forceps^⚠, Uterine curettes^⚠, Cervical dilators, Sponge holding forceps^⚠, Episiotomy scissors, Umbilical cord scissors, Obstetric forceps^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
Cardiovascular Instruments	DeBakey forceps^⚠, Vascular clamps, Bulldog clamps, Satinsky clamps, Potts scissors, Sternal retractors^⚠, Micro needle holders	Sialkot, Jhang
Neurosurgery Instruments	Kerrison rongeurs^⚠, Pituitary rongeurs^⚠, Dural hooks, Brain spatulas, Nerve hooks, Laminectomy retractors^⚠, Cranial perforator handles	Sialkot, Jhang
Plastic & Micro Surgery Instruments	Adson forceps^⚠, Gillies needle holders, Skin hooks, Facelift scissors, Liposuction cannulas, Nasal rasps, Senn retractors^⚠, Micro forceps^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
Laparoscopic Hand Instruments	Laparoscopic graspers, Laparoscopic scissors, Trocars & cannulas, Veress needles, Laparoscopic needle holders, Suction-irrigation tubes, Clip applicators	Sialkot, Jhang
Diagnostic Instruments	Stethoscopes^⚠, Reflex hammers, Tuning forks, Pinwheels, Otoscope specula, Penlights, Skinfold callipers	Sialkot, Jhang
Sterilisation Trays & Cassettes	Instrument trays, Perforated cassettes, Kidney dishes, Gallipots, Instrument boxes, Sterilisation drums, Silicone instrument mats	Sialkot, Jhang
First-Aid & EMS Instruments	Trauma shears, Tough cut scissors, Bandage scissors, Splinter forceps^⚠, Tick removers, Suture removal kits^⚠, EMT belt kits	Sialkot, Jhang
Student Dissection & Training Kits	Biology dissection kits, Medical student kits, Suture practice kits^⚠, Anatomy lab sets, Veterinary student kits^⚠, Scalpel blade sets^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
Single-Use & Disposable Instruments	Disposable scissors, Disposable forceps^⚠, Disposable needle holders, Disposable suture kits^⚠, Disposable specula	Sialkot, Jhang
Surgical Cotton, Gauze & Bandages	Absorbent cotton wool rolls^⚠, Cotton balls & pleats^⚠, Gauze bandage rolls^⚠, Gauze swabs^⚠, Crepe bandages^⚠, Cotton buds^⚠, Sterile wound dressings^⚠, Plaster of paris bandages^⚠, First-aid cotton packs^⚠, Cotton balls^⚠, Roller & conforming bandages^⚠, First-aid dressing pads^⚠, Cosmetic cotton pads^⚠	Sialkot, Jhang
Electrosurgical Hand Instruments	Reusable bipolar forceps^⚠, Bipolar cables^⚠, Monopolar electrode pencils^⚠, Electrode tips (ball, needle, blade)^⚠, Insulated laparoscopic hooks^⚠, Insulated forceps^⚠, Electrode cleaning pads^⚠	Sialkot
Tungsten Carbide & Titanium Instruments	TC needle holders, TC Mayo scissors, TC Metzenbaum scissors, Gold-handle TC sets, Titanium micro needle holders, Titanium micro scissors, Titanium micro forceps^⚠, Black-coated ceramic scissors	Sialkot
Urology & Thoracic Instruments	Urethral sounds, Randall stone forceps^⚠, Bladder retractors^⚠, Prostate enucleators, Rib spreaders, Rib shears, Finochietto retractors^⚠, Lung grasping forceps^⚠, Bronchus clamps	Sialkot
Dermatology & Minor Surgery Instruments	Biopsy punch handles, Dermal curettes^⚠, Iris scissors for minor ops, Minor surgery sets, Wart and mole removal sets, Chalazion sets, Nail avulsion sets	Sialkot
Autopsy & Mortuary Instruments	Post-mortem sets, Autopsy knives^⚠, Skull chisels, Rib cutters, Brain knives^⚠, Bone saws (hand), Organ forceps^⚠, Mortuary needles, Embalming instruments	Sialkot
Hospital Stainless Steel Hollowware	Bedpans, Male urinals, Dressing jars, Sputum mugs, Irrigation jugs, Lotion bowls^⚠, Instrument jars, Forceps jars^⚠, Bowl stands	Sialkot

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Gold-handle tungsten carbide needle holders for surgeons who want premium feel at mid-range price
Sell on: Shopify, Amazon · Made in: Sialkot · Sialkot already makes TC insert instruments for EU brands
Procedure-ready minor surgery sets for GP and urgent-care clinics
Sell on: B2B, Amazon · Made in: Sialkot · Low unit cost for reusable stainless sets
Reusable bipolar forceps with cables for private ENT and neuro clinics
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Sialkot · Sialkot exporters already supply bipolar forceps OEM
Post-mortem instrument sets for medical colleges and forensic labs
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Sialkot · Full range from one city at low cost
Stainless bedpans and urinals for care homes replacing plastic
Sell on: Amazon, B2B · Made in: Sialkot · Sialkot hollowware is cheap and autoclavable

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Read the medical device rules for one country, such as the UK or US, before you contact suppliers.
Ask two Sialkot makers for a suture practice kit sample and copies of their quality papers.
Sell training kits to students first while you learn the rules for clinic products.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Most products here count as medical devices, so registration and testing may be needed in each country. Examples are the FDA in the US and UKCA or EU rules. Labels must be correct and each batch should be traceable. Electrical instruments also need electrical safety testing.

Medical, dental and vet tools: buyers abroad usually need the maker to be registered with health regulators, such as the US FDA. (75 product types)
Knives and blades: many countries have age checks and delivery rules for blades, and some styles are banned. (4 product types)
Food, cosmetics and supplements: they need proper labels, and often lab tests or registration. (1 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell surgical scissors on Amazon?

Amazon and many countries treat them as medical devices. You may need registration and proper labels first. Check the rules for your country before you list anything.

Are training kits easier to sell?

Kits clearly sold for study and practice can be simpler. Label them clearly as not for use on patients, and still check the rules.

What papers should I ask a maker for?

Ask what quality papers and test reports they have for each product. Never put a claim on your listing unless you have the paper to back it.

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