Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic occlusion of intestinal segments during open gastrointestinal procedures. Provides secure, gentle clamping of small or large bowel for resection, anastomosis, diversion or segmental isolation while minimizing serosal crush and mucosal injury. The 33 cm length enables access to deep intra-abdominal fields and facilitates control of bowel during multi-quadrant procedures.
Design & Configuration
The straight geometry aligns along the bowel axis for predictable clamp orientation and improved visualization of the operative field. Atraumatic jaw surfaces reduce tissue compression and distributed contact pressure to preserve bowel integrity when temporary occlusion is required. The elongated shaft gives reach for deep cavities and allows the assistant or surgeon to position clamps without excessive retraction of surrounding tissues.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Intestinal clamp
- Pattern / model: Scudder Atrauma
- Configuration: straight
- Length: 33 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: atraumatic intestinal jaw
- Typical use: temporary bowel occlusion for resection and anastomosis
- Material / construction: stainless steel
- Reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. Designed for reusable clinical use with finishes suitable for standard sterilization protocols.
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