Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of delicate soft tissue and vessels, this DeBakey-pattern tissue forceps is commonly used in vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and general surgical procedures where precise, non-crushing grip is required. The fine, elongated contact surface of the DeBakey jaws supports vessel manipulation, exposure during anastomosis, and atraumatic retraction of soft tissue during dissection.
Design & Configuration
The angled shaft provides an ergonomic approach to deep or confined operative fields, allowing the surgeon to maintain line-of-sight while accessing vessels or tissue planes. The DeBakey atraumatic jaw geometry distributes pressure across a broader surface and incorporates longitudinal micro-serrations to reduce slippage without penetrating the tissue. The 15 cm length balances reach and control for intra-thoracic and superficial vascular work.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps
- Pattern / model: DeBakey atraumatic
- Configuration: Angled
- Length: 15 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Atraumatic DeBakey jaws, 2.7 mm tip width
- Typical surgical use: Vascular/cardiac vessel handling, atraumatic tissue manipulation
- Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with precision-machined DeBakey jaws to provide a durable, corrosion-resistant surface that tolerates repeated sterilization cycles. The atraumatic jaw profile and longitudinal micro-serrations are designed to protect vessel intima while maintaining a reliable grip. Constructed for reuse in sterile instrument sets.
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