Clinical Application
Provides atraumatic, secure grasping of vessels and fragile soft tissues during procedures that demand tissue preservation and precise handling. The atraumatic jaw profile and longitudinal serrations distribute contact pressure to minimize intimal and tissue injury, making this instrument suitable for vascular surgery, cardiovascular procedures, general surgery dissections, and any case requiring controlled manipulation of delicate structures during mobilization, suturing, or anastomosis.
Design & Configuration
The thumb (pickup) forceps configuration offers direct tactile feedback and fingertip control for fine tissue manipulation. A 2.7 mm tip width delivers a balance between surface contact and precision, while the 16 cm overall length provides reach for deeper operative fields without sacrificing control at the tip. The DeBakey-style longitudinal serrations run along the grasping surface to secure tissue without focal crushing, reducing trauma during atraumatic handling.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Atraumatic tissue forceps (thumb/pickup)
- Pattern / model: DeBakey atraumatic
- Configuration: Thumb (pickup) forceps with tapered shaft
- Length: 16 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Longitudinal serrations, 2.7 mm tip width
- Typical use: Vascular and delicate soft-tissue handling, anastomosis
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability through repeated sterilization cycles. Precision-formed jaws and longitudinal serrations are designed to provide consistent, atraumatic tissue purchase. The instrument is intended for reusable clinical use and is compatible with standard hospital reprocessing 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