DeBakey Potts Atraumatic Fcps 24cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic handling of fine vessels and delicate tissue, this DeBakey Potts atraumatic forceps is used to manipulate, dissect, and stabilize vascular structures during open cardiovascular, thoracic, transplant, and general surgical procedures. The atraumatic jaw profile minimizes intimal and tissue injury, making it appropriate for vascular anastomosis, vessel mobilization, and atraumatic retraction of soft tissue adjacent to critical structures.

Design & Configuration

The DeBakey-style geometry features a slender shaft and fine, longitudinally oriented grasping surface that distributes contact pressure along the tissue rather than concentrating it at discrete teeth. This geometry provides secure, slip-resistant control of vessels and fragile tissues while reducing crush injury. At 24 cm overall length, the instrument offers a balance of reach and tactile feedback for deep fields without sacrificing handling precision. The tip profile and jaw length are optimized for atraumatic engagement and controlled manipulation during microsurgical maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Forceps
• Pattern / model: DeBakey Potts atraumatic
• Configuration: Atraumatic vascular forceps with fine longitudinal grasping surface
• Length / size: 24 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: DeBakey-style atraumatic jaws (fine longitudinal serrations)
• Typical surgical use: Vascular and delicate tissue handling in cardiovascular, thoracic, transplant, and general surgery
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument is precision machined for consistent jaw alignment and long-term durability under repeated use. The atraumatic jaw surface is engineered to secure tissue without crushing, and the instrument is designed for standard clinical reprocessing and sterilization protocols for reusable surgical 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