Clinical Application
Designed to provide temporary, atraumatic occlusion of large-caliber veins, this clamp is used to control venous inflow during open cardiothoracic and vascular procedures. Typical applications include control of the inferior or superior vena cava during intracardiac repair, caval thrombectomy, hepatic or retroperitoneal exposure, and other procedures where secure, short-term occlusion of the vena cava is required to establish a bloodless field and facilitate safe dissection or repair.
Design & Configuration
The instrument’s Cooley/Ross pattern is built for broad, evenly distributed compression across a large vessel surface to reduce the risk of localized vessel trauma while providing secure occlusion. The 16 cm overall length balances reach within the thoracic or abdominal cavity and tactile control at the operator’s hand. The Fr.26 sizing indicates the clamp is intended for large-diameter venous structures, and the integrated locking mechanism maintains consistent occlusion without continuous manual force, improving surgeon control during critical portions of the procedure.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Cooley/Ross vena cava occlusion clamp
- Overall length: 16 cm
- Size designation: Fr.26 (sized for large-caliber veins)
- Jaw type: broad occluding jaws for atraumatic venous control
- Typical use: temporary occlusion of vena cava and other large veins in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
- Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is engineered for reusable clinical environments with precision-machined jaws to ensure uniform occlusive pressure across the vessel when engaged.
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