Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic manipulation of delicate structures, this forceps is commonly used for handling blood vessels and fine soft tissue during vascular, cardiac, thoracic, and general surgical procedures. The narrow 1.5 mm jaw provides precise control for dissection, suture placement, and retraction of small-caliber vessels without crushing or damaging the intima.
Design & Configuration
The DeBakey-style atraumatic geometry features a narrow, elongated grasping surface that distributes pressure along the tissue to minimize focal crushing. The fine jaw profile allows access in confined operative fields and improves visualisation of small structures. This configuration helps surgeons maintain secure tissue handling while reducing the risk of tissue trauma during mobilization, anastomosis, and microsurgical tasks.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps
- Pattern / model: DeBakey atraumatic
- Configuration: Atraumatic fine-tipped grasping forceps
- Length: 24 cm
- Tip / jaw width: 1.5 mm (atraumatic DeBakey-style surface)
- Typical use: Vascular and delicate soft-tissue handling
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. The instrument is built for repeated clinical use and reprocessing according to facility protocols, providing long service life when maintained per recommended cleaning and sterilization procedures.
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