Clinical Application
Designed to provide a secure, low-profile fixation point for surgical drapes and towels, this Backhaus-style clip is used in operating rooms, procedure suites, and outpatient settings to anchor drapes to skin or to secure gowns and dressings. Its penetrating pointed jaws allow reliable purchase on fabric and superficial tissue for temporary fixation during positioning, prepping, or minor procedures. Common uses include general surgery, dermatology, obstetrics/gynecology, and minor procedures where rapid, stable drape control is required.
Design & Configuration
The instrument features the classic Backhaus geometry with pointed, penetrating jaws that bite through drape material to prevent slippage. The integrated side clip provides an auxiliary retention point that can be used to hold a secondary drape edge or to stabilize the main grip without repositioning the primary jaws. The compact 11 cm length offers good tactile control and accessibility in confined operative fields while remaining sufficiently robust for routine OR handling.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Towel clip (Backhaus)
- Configuration: with side clip
- Length: 11 cm
- Tip/jaw pattern: penetrating pointed jaws for secure fixation
- Typical use: securing drapes/towels to patient or operative field; temporary anchoring of dressings
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and repeated reprocessing. The instrument is designed for reusable use and is compatible with standard sterilization practices for stainless instruments.
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