Solidarity Bridge welcomes in-kind donations of instruments and supplies for use during our medical mission trips and by our Bolivian and Paraguayan partners year-round. In-kind donations form the backbone of our budget, allowing us to raise the level of surgical services and expand our reach to more patients by lowering local costs. Before making an in-kind donation, please refer to our wish list and contact Jodi Grahl at jodi@solidaritybridge.org or 847-328-7748.
This list is not exhaustive, please contact Jodi should you have any other items that may be of use.
Please note that with many items, we request that the item be new and/or unopened.
Neurosurgery
Shunts
Neurovascular doppler system
Surgical microscope for neurosurgery
High-speed drills (preferably, Midas-Rex Legend drill set with attachments, motor, bits)
Drill bits for craniotomy, spinal, transnasal surgery (we use Midas-Rex Legend EHS Stylus drill)
Craniotomy cutting blades (F2 / 8TA23 and flexible diamond drill bits for transnasal work)
Craniotome
Endoscopic equipment
ICP monitoring devices
Complete spinal instrumentation sets
Neurosurgery micro-instrumentsHeart Surgery (Pediatric and Adult)
Defibrillators
Cardiac monitoring devices (Holters, event recorders, MCTs)
Implantable Pacemakers, ICDs
Temporary pacemakers
Swan Ganz catheter
Intra-aortic balloon pumps
Oxygenator/Perfusion Packs
Complete set of surgical instruments for cardiac surgery
Invasive monitoring devices
Stents
Heart valves (and related valve size kits)
Electrophysiology equipment
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty catheter
Other catheters
Cardiovascular patches and grafts
Heart/lung machine
Portable and full-size echo machines
Gynecologic Supplies
Hysteroscope
TOT and TVT kits
Gyne surgery instruments
Allen stirrups
Anesthesia
All types of anesthesia equipment and supplies
Anesthesia machines, ventilators, etc.
Pulse oximeter monitors
CO2 monitors
Vital Sign Monitors
Respirators
Portable blood pressure monitors
IV pumps
Pain pumps
Ambu bags (all sizes)
Surgical Equipment Priorities
LapaElectrosurgical generators (Harmonic, Enseal, etc.) and handpieces
Multiparameter monitors
Abdominal ultrasound machine
Pneumatic intermittent compression devices
Craniotome High-speed drill for neurosurgery
Operating microscope
Nebulizer
Oxygen concentrator
Refractometer
Cardiac echo machine
ICP monitoring devices
Stat fax
Blood chemistry analyzer
Holter monitor
Fetal Doppler
O.R. Table
Gyne stirrups for O.R. tables (Allen stirrups)
General Surgery
Laparoscopic tower and equipment: insufflator, light source, monitor, camera with optic zoom, fiber optic cable.
Laparoscopic instruments: grasper, Metzenbaum scissors, hook, unipolar handpiece with cable, needle holders, clip applier, irrigation tubing sets, 30 degree lenses, durable trocars, cables.
Suction machine and accessories
General surgery instruments
Thorax drainage system
Disposable trocars (5mm and 10mm preferred)
Staplers/ clip appliers
Hernia mesh
Dissection balloons
General O.R. Suplies
Suture
Sterilizers
#10, #11, #15 Sterile Scalpels and handles
Sterile Dressings/Gauze, Steri-strips
Urinary Catheter sets (Foleys)
Sponges (Radio opaque 4 x 4, etc.)
Luggage
We are always in need of extra luggage. Extra Large rolling suitcases that have been gently used - no broken zippers or wheels, please - help our missioners transport medical supplies to Bolivia and Paraguay.
Please contact our office at 847-328-7748 if you have any luggage available to donate.