Clinical Application
This straight Cushing artery forceps is designed to achieve secure temporary hemostasis on small-caliber vessels and delicate soft tissue. Its fine, serrated jaws provide firm atraumatic grip for procedures where control of oozing or pinpoint bleeding is required, such as neurosurgical dissection, ENT work, microsurgical vascular control, and general surgical cases involving small vessels.
Design & Configuration
The straight 14.5 cm configuration gives a balance of reach and tactile control for confined operative fields. The Cushing profile typically features slender, finely aligned jaws that allow precise closure with minimal surrounding tissue compression. The locking ratchet enables reliable clamp maintenance without continuous manual tension, freeing the surgeon’s hands for other tasks.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Artery forceps (hemostat)
- Pattern / model: Cushing
- Configuration: straight
- Length: 14.5 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: fine serrated jaws for secure vessel clamping
- Typical surgical use: clamping small vessels and delicate soft tissue in neurosurgery, ENT, general and vascular procedures
- Material / construction: stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated use and standard sterilization cycles. The precision-ground jaws and robust locking mechanism are designed for consistent closing force and long-term durability. Reusable construction supports cost-effectiveness for high-volume operative settings.
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