Kocher Intestinal Fcps str 22cm

Clinical Application

Used in general and gastrointestinal surgery to securely grasp, retract and stabilize segments of bowel, mesentery and other dense soft tissues during open procedures. The Kocher intestinal forceps is useful for providing traction during mobilization, controlling tissues while creating anastomoses or resections, and maintaining a secure hold when blunt clamps are insufficient. The instrument’s firm grip is effective for managing slippery or thickened tissues, but care should be taken because the Kocher pattern can be traumatic to fragile structures.

Design & Configuration

The straight 22 cm shaft provides tactile control and sufficient reach in open abdominal fields while maintaining ergonomic hand positioning for prolonged use. The Kocher-style distal jaws combine a positive grip geometry with a ratchet locking mechanism to maintain secure tissue hold without continuous hand pressure. The box-lock joint and straight alignment prioritize stability and precise end-to-end jaw apposition, which is important when applying traction or holding tissue stationary for suturing.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Kocher intestinal forceps (straight)
• Length: 22 cm
• Jaw style: Kocher-style firm grasping jaws with ratchet lock
• Primary uses: Grasping intestinal tissue, mesentery, providing traction and temporary control during bowel procedures
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance, durability and compatibility with repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for reusable clinical use and finished to withstand routine decontamination and high-temperature sterilization processes.

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