Clinical Application
Designed for secure hemostasis and atraumatic occlusion of small- to medium-sized vessels, these hemostatic forceps are used to clamp bleeding vessels, hold tissue during ligation, and provide blunt dissection in confined operative fields. The 20 cm length and curved geometry make the instrument well suited for procedures requiring increased reach and angled access—such as abdominal, pelvic, and deep soft-tissue dissections—where direct line-of-sight clamping is limited.
Design & Configuration
The curved shaft and angled jaws allow approach to vessels around anatomical structures without excessive tissue retraction. A ratchet-style locking mechanism provides adjustable, reliable clamping pressure so the instrument can secure a vessel while the surgeon ties a ligature or applies cautery. The Johns Hopkins-style jaw geometry offers a slim profile for precise placement and visibility in narrow operative corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Hemostatic forceps
- Pattern / model: Johns Hopkins Hemostatic (Gall)
- Configuration: Curved
- Length: 20 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Curved serrated jaws for secure vessel grasp
- Typical surgical use: Vessel occlusion, tissue clamping and ligation
- Reusable stainless steel construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured in durable stainless steel with precision-machined jaws and a box-lock hinge for repeatable alignment. The reusable construction is optimized for routine clinical reprocessing and sterilization cycles.
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