DeBakey Atraumatic Blood Vessel Fcps 18cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic grasping and stabilization of blood vessels and delicate soft tissue, this DeBakey atraumatic forceps is used to handle arteries, veins, and vascular grafts during dissection, mobilization, and suture placement. It is intended to secure and manipulate vessels without focal crushing or tearing of the intima, making it appropriate for vascular, cardiothoracic, transplant, and many general surgical procedures where preservation of vessel wall integrity is critical.

Design & Configuration

The slender, elongated shank and fine atraumatic jaws provide precise fingertip control and reach into confined operative fields. Longitudinal grooving on the contact surfaces distributes pressure along the grasped segment rather than concentrating it at points, reducing risk of intimal injury and subsequent thrombosis. The 18 cm overall length offers a balance of reach and tactile feedback useful for both superficial and deeper dissections in the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Forceps (atraumatic vascular)
• Pattern/model: DeBakey atraumatic
• Configuration: Single-piece surgical forceps for tissue and vessel handling
• Length: 18 cm
• Tip/jaw pattern: Atraumatic longitudinally grooved jaws to distribute grip
• Typical use: Vessel stabilization, tissue handling during anastomosis and dissection
• Material: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Precision-machined from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durable edge and tip alignment while resisting corrosion under routine reprocessing. The atraumatic jaw surfaces are engineered to maximize surface contact and minimize focal pressure on vessel walls. Constructed for repeated use and compatible with standard facility reprocessing and sterilization practices.

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