DeBakey Atraumatic Blood Vessel Fcps 20cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic handling of blood vessels and delicate soft tissue, this forceps is used during vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic and microvascular procedures. Its fine, non-crushing jaw geometry provides secure purchase on vessel adventitia and suture ends without damaging the intima, making it appropriate for tasks such as mobilizing vessels, holding edges during anastomosis, passing sutures, and handling friable tissues in tight operative fields.

Design & Configuration

The slender, thumb-operated configuration provides tactile feedback and precise control for microsurgical maneuvers. The DeBakey pattern features narrow, atraumatic jaws with longitudinal fine serrations that distribute gripping pressure along the tissue surface rather than concentrating it at discrete points. At 20 cm overall length, the instrument offers reach into deeper cavities while maintaining a slim profile for minimal obstruction of the surgical field. The balance between shaft length and jaw geometry supports delicate manipulation without excessive bulk.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Atraumatic vascular forceps (thumb forceps)
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Configuration: Thumb-operated, slender shaft for fine tissue handling
• Length or size: 20 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Atraumatic fine longitudinal serrations for non-crushing grasp
• Typical surgical use: Vascular and microvascular tissue handling, vessel manipulation, anastomosis
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand routine sterilization cycles. The atraumatic jaw pattern is integrally formed to provide consistent, repeatable performance over multiple uses. The instrument is supplied for reuse and is compatible with standard hospital reprocessing protocols for surgical stainless-steel instruments.

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