DeBakey-Diethrich Fcps Atrauma 1.0mm, 15.0cm

Clinical Application

Provides atraumatic tissue handling for vascular, cardiovascular and microvascular procedures. The fine 1.0 mm DeBakey-style jaws are intended to minimize endothelial and soft-tissue trauma while maintaining a secure, distributed grip on vessels during dissection, mobilization and anastomosis. Common clinical settings include open vascular repair, bypass procedures, carotid and peripheral vascular surgery, and microsurgical vessel work where delicate, controlled manipulation is required.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's slender shaft and 15.0 cm overall length give good reach and tactile control in confined operative fields. DeBakey-Diethrich geometry uses longitudinal, atraumatic contact surfaces that spread pressure along the vessel wall rather than concentrating it at discrete points; this reduces the risk of intimal injury while permitting reliable tissue stabilization. The fine 1.0 mm jaw width supports precise handling of small vessels and delicate tissues.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Forceps
• Pattern / model: DeBakey-Diethrich
• Configuration: Atraumatic, fine-tip forceps
• Length: 15.0 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: DeBakey atraumatic vascular jaws, 1.0 mm
• Typical use: Vascular and microvascular tissue handling, vessel anastomosis
• Material / construction: Surgical stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated use and standard sterilization processes. Precision-milled jaws maintain consistent alignment and atraumatic contact geometry through repeated reprocessing. Designed for reusable clinical service life when maintained according to facility reprocessing protocols.

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