Kleinschmidt Appendix Fcps 12.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed for use in appendectomy and related procedures, this forceps provides controlled grasping of the appendix and adjacent soft tissue during mobilization, ligation, and resection. Its geometry supports precise handling in the confined operative field encountered in open abdominal surgery and limited-access exposures, facilitating atraumatic manipulation and specimen control.

Design & Configuration

The compact 12.5 cm length balances reach and control for the shallow-to-moderate depth of the right lower quadrant. A surgeon-oriented handheld configuration allows tactile feedback and fine motor control when dissecting or delivering the appendix. The appendix-style jaw design concentrates contact area to maintain a secure grip on delicate tissue while minimizing slippage during traction, ligation, and transection maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Forceps
• Pattern / model: Kleinschmidt Appendix
• Configuration: Handheld forceps (fcps)
• Length: 12.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Appendix-style grasping jaws
• Typical use: Appendectomy and targeted soft-tissue handling
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles. The reusable construction provides consistent performance and durability appropriate for routine use in general surgery settings.

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