Clinical Application
Provides secure, atraumatic tissue control of small and large bowel during intestinal surgery. Commonly used for grasping and retracting bowel segments for exposure, delivering controlled traction during mobilization, and temporarily occluding lumen during anastomosis or enterotomy repair. Useful in open and limited-access abdominal procedures where precise, sustained tissue capture is required.
Design & Configuration
The 20 cm length balances reach into the abdominal cavity with fine manual control at the handles. A locking hand‑forceps configuration permits sustained clamping without continuous operator force, freeing the assistant or surgeon for other tasks. The specialized jaw geometry distributes pressure across the bowel surface to minimize focal trauma while maintaining a reliable grip to reduce slippage during manipulation and suturing.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Lockwood intestinal grasping forceps
- Length: 20 cm
- Configuration: Locking hand forceps with ring handles
- Jaw design: Atraumatic intestinal grasping jaws for secure tissue control
- Typical use: Bowel grasping, retraction and temporary occlusion in general and colorectal surgery
- Construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel with precision machined jaws and polished finish to facilitate cleaning and sterilization. Designed for repeated use and reprocessing in standard 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