Clinical Application
Curved Spencer-Wells artery forceps sized at 12.5 cm are used to achieve hemostasis on small to medium-caliber vessels and to hold tissue or suture material during ligation. Their compact length and curved profile make them useful in general surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive procedures, and other operations requiring controlled vessel occlusion or atraumatic grasping in confined operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The curved shaft provides an angled approach to vessels and tissues, permitting improved line-of-sight and access around structures compared with a straight instrument. A ratcheted locking mechanism secures the jaws at incremental tension for reliable clamping during tying or cauterization. Cross-serrated jaws reduce slippage of suture or vessel wall without excessive crushing, supporting secure temporary occlusion while minimizing tissue trauma.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Spencer-Wells artery forceps
- Configuration: Curved, ratcheted hemostat
- Length: 12.5 cm
- Tip/Jaw: Cross-serrated jaws for secure grip
- Primary use: Clamping small vessels, tissue control and ligation
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. The instrument is designed for reusable use and is compatible with standard sterilization protocols common to surgical instrument reprocessing.
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