Clinical Application
Designed for secure occlusion of small vessels and achieving focal hemostasis during soft-tissue dissection. The short, 5 cm straight profile provides enhanced tactile control for delicate procedures and confined operative fields where precision is essential, such as ENT, plastics, microsurgery, pediatric cases and general surgical closures of small bleeders. It is used to clamp, compress, and temporarily occlude bleeding vessels while allowing the surgeon to proceed with ligation or cautery.
Design & Configuration
The straight geometry and compact 5 cm length place the working tip near the surgeon's fingers to maximize fine motor control and reduce lever action—important when operating in tight spaces or when delicate tissue handling is required. A narrow tip with fine serrations creates secure vessel purchase without excessive crush area, while the standard ratchet lock permits hands-free maintenance of occlusion. A box-lock joint provides reliable alignment and repeatable jaw closure throughout repeated use.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Johns-Hopkins hemostatic forceps
- Configuration: Straight
- Overall length: 5 cm
- Tip/jaw: Fine serrated jaws for atraumatic vessel clamping
- Function: Temporary vessel occlusion and focal hemostasis
- Construction: Box-lock joint with locking ratchet
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with precision-milled jaws to ensure consistent alignment and grip. The box-lock joint and ratchet are engineered for repeated use and reliability. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard reprocessing and sterilization methods used for stainless-steel 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