Clinical Application
Small, 8.5 cm Carrel hemostatic forceps are designed to provide secure temporary occlusion of small to medium-sized vessels and control capillary or oozing bleeding. Their size and jaw geometry make them suitable for fine tissue handling and vessel ligation in general surgery, minor procedures, vascular dissections, ENT, and gynecologic procedures where precision clamping is required.
Design & Configuration
The instrument uses a single-action, ratcheted design that permits consistent locking at progressive bite positions for hands-free vessel occlusion. The compact 8.5 cm length offers increased tactile feedback and visibility in confined operative fields while the fine serrated jaws provide secure grip with minimal slippage. The geometry balances jaw contact area and tip profile to permit atraumatic handling of delicate tissues when used appropriately.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Carrel hemostatic forceps
- Configuration: Ratcheted, single-action clamp
- Length: 8.5 cm
- Tip: Fine serrated jaws for vessel/tissue occlusion
- Typical use: Vessel control, tissue clamping, retraction in minor and general procedures
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with a precision box-lock hinge and machined ratchet. The construction supports repeated sterilization and clinical reuse when processed according to facility 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