Clinical Application
This very delicate angled neonatal clamp is intended for precise occlusion and atraumatic handling of small vessels and soft tissue in neonatal and pediatric operative settings. Its fine, angled jaws allow surgeons to obtain secure control in confined operative fields encountered in neonatal cardiovascular, thoracic and general pediatric procedures where minimal tissue compression and high positional accuracy are required.
Design & Configuration
An angled jaw geometry improves line-of-sight and access around adjacent structures in tight spaces, permitting the clinician to approach vessels or tissues from oblique trajectories without excessive retraction. The “very delicate” configuration denotes a narrow profile and finely tapered tips that reduce surface contact and distribute pressure over a small area for controlled occlusion with minimal trauma. The 13 cm overall length balances reach and tactile feedback for use in neonatal anatomy.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Clamp for neonatal/pediatric use
- Pattern / model: Castaneda neonatal clamp
- Configuration: Very delicate, angled
- Length: 13 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Fine angled jaws for small-vessel control
- Typical use: Occlusion of small vessels and atraumatic tissue handling in neonatal and pediatric procedures
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization and reprocessing, with finely finished tips to maintain alignment and minimize tissue trauma. The instrument is intended for reusable use in sterile operating environments and routine reprocessing 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