Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of vessels and delicate soft tissues, this instrument is commonly used during vascular, cardiothoracic, transplant, and general surgical procedures where minimizing endothelial or tissue crush is critical. The 2.7 mm atraumatic jaw provides a broad contact surface that distributes pressure to reduce tissue injury, making it suitable for vessel preparation, suture handling during anastomosis, and atraumatic retraction in deep or confined operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's long 24 cm length facilitates reach into deep cavities while preserving tactile control at the tip. Atraumatic DeBakey-style jaws feature fine longitudinal contact surfaces that secure tissue without penetrating or tearing. The thumb-forceps configuration enables precise fingertip control for delicate manipulations and suture handling; the elongated shaft improves access to mediastinal, retroperitoneal, and deep abdominal anatomy where short instruments can be awkward.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps (thumb-style)
- Pattern / model: DeBakey atraumatic
- Configuration: Atraumatic tissue forceps
- Length: 24 cm
- Tip width: 2.7 mm (atraumatic jaw)
- Typical use: Vascular and delicate soft-tissue manipulation
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed of surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability through repeated sterilization cycles. The atraumatic jaw geometry is manufactured to provide consistent, non-penetrating grip. Reusable design supports standard high-level decontamination and instrument reprocessing protocols in sterile processing departments.
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