Overholt Diss. and Ligature Fcps 21.5cm Fig.4

Clinical Application

Long, ring-handled dissecting and ligature forceps designed to facilitate blunt dissection and the passage of suture ligatures around vessels and tubular structures. The 21.5 cm length provides additional reach for working in deeper operative fields such as thoracic, vascular, and select general surgery exposures. Common applications include mobilizing small vessels, creating a plane for ligation, and retrieving or guiding suture material during vessel control.

Design & Configuration

The ring-handle geometry with a ratchet lock provides positive, hands-free retention of sutures or tissue once secured. The tapered, slender jaws allow the surgeon to navigate confined spaces and to pass loops of suture around structures with minimal collateral tissue trauma. The instrument’s length balances reach with tactile control, making it useful when working through limited incisions or deep cavities where a shorter instrument would be inefficient.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dissecting and ligature forceps
• Pattern / model: Overholt, Fig. 4
• Configuration: Ring-handled with locking ratchet
• Length: 21.5 cm
• Tip / jaw: Tapered, slender jaws suitable for blunt dissection and ligature placement
• Typical uses: Vessel dissection, passing ligatures, blunt tissue separation in general, thoracic and vascular surgery
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel appropriate for repeated use and standard sterilization processes. The instrument features precision-machined jaws and a durable hinge intended for consistent alignment and reliable performance across repeated procedures. Designed for routine cleaning, sterilization, and inclusion in instrument trays.

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