Clinical Application
Provides atraumatic tissue handling for small-caliber vessels and fragile soft tissues. The 2 mm DeBakey-style jaws deliver a broad, non-crushing grip suitable for vascular dissection, vessel manipulation during anastomosis, microsurgical tissue handling, and fine soft-tissue work in general and cardiac surgery. The angled shaft allows improved access and line-of-sight in deep or confined operative fields, facilitating needle placement and suture handling without excessive tissue compression.
Design & Configuration
The DeBakey atraumatic pattern uses elongated, fine longitudinal ridges and a narrow jaw width to distribute compressive force along tissue surfaces, reducing focal pressure and endothelial injury. The 2 mm jaw profile offers precise control for small vessels while preserving tissue integrity. An angled shaft (24 cm overall length) provides ergonomic reach into thoracic, abdominal, or deep peripheral exposures, improving approach angles for suturing and manipulation compared with a straight instrument.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: DeBakey atraumatic
- Jaw width: 2 mm atraumatic tip
- Configuration: Angled shaft
- Overall length: 24 cm
- Primary use: Vascular and delicate soft-tissue handling
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Precision-finished jaws and polished surfaces facilitate atraumatic grip and simplify cleaning and sterilization between procedures. Designed for repeated reprocessing consistent with reusable surgical instrument workflows.
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