Clinical Application
Designed to place and secure ligatures and to handle suture within open surgical fields, this atraumatic ligature clamp is used where controlled, low-trauma grasping of suture or small vessels is required. Its atraumatic jaw profile minimizes crush injury to delicate tissues and sutures, making it well suited for vascular, general, and other specialty procedures that require precise ligation in confined or deeper operative sites.
Design & Configuration
The elongated 17 cm length provides additional reach for working in deeper pockets and cavities while maintaining tactile feedback. Ring handles with a ratchet mechanism allow the surgeon to lock the instrument at a chosen tension, freeing an assistant or stabilizing the suture during knot tying. The atraumatic jaw geometry distributes pressure across the clamped structure to reduce tissue compression and prevent suture fraying during ligation.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ligature clamp (atraumatic)
- Pattern / model: Cooley Atrauma
- Configuration: Ring-handled, ratcheted
- Length: 17 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Atraumatic jaws for delicate tissue and suture handling
- Typical use: Placing and securing ligatures, manipulating suture, controlling small vessels
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes; compatible with standard decontamination and sterilization workflows
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance, durability, and compatibility with standard sterilization methods. The construction emphasizes a precise jaw alignment and a reliable ratchet for secure closure while preserving the atraumatic contact surface needed for delicate ligation tasks. Reusable design supports routine cleaning, inspection, and sterilization between cases.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy