Short answer
Key takeaways
- Plan sets per procedure type
- 2–3 instrument sets per OT per specialty
- Standardise drapes and gowns
- Keep sutures on air-freight backup
Instruments
- General surgery major and minor sets
- Laparoscopic hand instruments
- Orthopaedic and gynaecology sets
- Retractors, clamps, needle holders
Consumables per procedure
- Sterile drape packs and reinforced gowns
- Absorbable and non-absorbable sutures
- Scalpel blades and handles
- Electrosurgical pencils and return pads
Anaesthesia and airway
- Breathing circuits and HME filters
- Endotracheal tubes and LMAs
- Face masks and suction catheters
Furniture and support
OT tables, instrument trolleys, Mayo stands, kick buckets and IV poles.
Delivery to Los Angeles
Shipments arrive via New York/New Jersey; we can split deliveries so critical items arrive by air in 3–5 days.
How many instrument sets per OT
A single-specialty OT in Los Angeles typically needs 2–3 complete instrument sets in rotation (one in use, one being sterilised, one as reserve); multi-specialty theatres need a matching set for each procedure type performed.
Commissioning checklist before the first case
- All instrument sets sterilised and tray-mapped
- Electrosurgical and suction equipment tested
- Emergency airway and anaesthesia backup stocked
- Consumables labelled and shelved by expiry
Sea freight
32–38 days
To New York/New Jersey from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
3–5 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for U.S. FDA (510(k)/registration)
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the U.S. FDA (510(k)/registration)
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Get the United States surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for United States, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for United States?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a United States price list (CIF New York/New Jersey) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to United States take?+
Sea freight to New York/New Jersey takes about 32–38 days; air freight about 3–5 days.
Can you prepare a bill of quantities for our OT?+
Yes - share the number of theatres and specialties and we prepare a priced list.