Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of delicate tissues and vessels, this instrument is used to grasp and manipulate fragile structures without compressive damage. The fine 1.5 mm tip provides precise control for tasks such as vessel approximation during anastomosis, tissue retraction in confined fields, handling of friable tissue during cardiovascular and vascular procedures, and fine soft-tissue work in general and thoracic surgery.
Design & Configuration
The narrow, fine-tip geometry concentrates handling at a small contact area while the atraumatic longitudinal grip distributes pressure along the surface of the tissue, reducing focal crushing. The thumb-forceps configuration gives the operator tactile feedback and precise control for delicate maneuvers. The 15 cm length balances reach into deeper operative fields with ergonomic control at the tip.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: DeBakey Adson atraumatic
- Length: 15 cm
- Tip width: 1.5 mm atraumatic tip
- Configuration: Atraumatic thumb forceps, fine-tip
- Typical use: Vascular, cardiovascular and general surgical delicate tissue handling
- Construction: Reusable stainless steel
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-machined jaws to ensure consistent atraumatic engagement. Constructed for repeated use and cleaning; suitable for facility sterilization processes when reprocessing instructions are followed.
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