Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of blood vessels and delicate tissues, this DeBakey Rankin artery forceps is used to grasp, stabilize or gently retract vessels during open cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. The atraumatic DeBakey jaw pattern reduces intimal injury when holding vascular tissue, making it suitable for arterial repair, vessel exposure, anastomosis assistance and general vascular dissection.
Design & Configuration
The curved geometry provides improved access and line-of-sight in confined or deep operative fields, allowing the working tip to approach vessels at an angle that facilitates dissection and suture placement. The 16 cm overall length offers a balance of reach and control for common adult vascular procedures. The DeBakey-style atraumatic jaws distribute pressure over a larger surface area to minimize tissue trauma while maintaining a secure grip on fine structures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Artery forceps for vascular use
- Pattern/model: DeBakey Rankin
- Configuration: Curved
- Length: 16 cm
- Tip/jaw pattern: Atraumatic DeBakey vascular jaws
- Typical use: Vessel handling, clamping, tissue manipulation in cardiovascular and vascular surgery
- Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and long service life under repeated reprocessing. The atraumatic jaw surfaces are precision-formed to provide consistent contact and gentle grip on vascular tissue. The instrument is designed for repeated sterilization and routine 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