Clinical Application
Designed for precise handling and placement of ligatures and suture during surgical ligation, this curved ligature forceps is used to grasp suture, pass ligatures around vessels or pedicles, and hold suture during knot tying. Its geometry makes it well suited for procedures where controlled manipulation in a confined or deep operative field is required, including general, vascular, gynecologic, and ENT surgery.
Design & Configuration
The curved shaft provides an angled approach to targets that lie below or behind tissue planes, improving visibility and access without excessive retraction. Fine, tapered jaws concentrate gripping force at the tip for secure control of suture while minimizing bulk at the bite point, which helps reduce snagging and improves tactile feedback during ligation and knot formation. A length of 24 cm offers extended reach for deeper cavities while retaining surgeon control.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Ligature forceps
- Pattern / model: Crafoord-Sellors
- Configuration: curved
- Length: 24 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: fine, tapered tips for suture/ligature handling
- Typical use: placement and handling of ligatures during vessel ligation and soft-tissue approximation
- Construction: reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-forged construction to resist corrosion and maintain alignment under repeated use. The instrument is supplied for reusable clinical practice and is compatible with standard hospital sterilization workflows, including steam autoclave cycles.
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