Clinical Application
Designed for precise handling of delicate tissue and small vessels in procedures that require reach and control, this elongated forceps is suited to atraumatic grasping, blunt dissection, exposure, and manipulation in vascular, thoracic and general surgery. The length and narrow profile facilitate access to deeper operative fields and confined anatomical spaces where a standard-length instrument would be obstructive.
Design & Configuration
The 21 cm length provides extended reach while maintaining tactile feedback at the tip, improving control during fine dissection and vessel handling. The Fig. 7 pattern denotes a specific jaw and tip geometry intended to align tips precisely for secure, controlled grasping. The overall elongated configuration reduces the need for multiple instrument exchanges when working in deeper cavities.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Overholt-Geissendorfer, Fig. 7
- Configuration: Elongated handheld forceps for fine grasping
- Length: 21 cm
- Typical use: Atraumatic grasping and blunt dissection in vascular, thoracic and general procedures
- Reusable stainless steel construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for durability and reprocessing. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard hospital decontamination and sterilization workflows.
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