Leriche Artery Forceps Curved 15cm

Product Description

Leriche Artery Forceps – Curved, 15 cm

The Reusable Leriche Artery Forceps are precision-designed hemostatic instruments used for clamping small blood vessels, controlling blood flow, and holding tissue during professional surgical procedures. This variant features a curved jaw profile and an overall length of 15 cm (6 inches), providing controlled access and maneuverability within the operative field.

The serrated jaws help maintain a secure grip, while the blunt working tips support controlled vessel and tissue handling. Finger-ring handles and an integrated ratchet locking mechanism allow the user to select and maintain the required clamping pressure without continuous manual compression.

Key Features

• Curved Jaw Profile: Facilitates access around vessels, tissue, and anatomical structures.
• Serrated Jaws: Help provide a secure and controlled grip during clamping.
• Blunt Working Tips: Designed for controlled handling of vessels and surrounding tissue.
• Ratchet Locking Mechanism: Maintains the selected clamping pressure during use.
• Finger-Ring Handles: Provide familiar handling, stability, and instrument control.
• 15 cm Length: Offers a practical balance between reach and maneuverability.
• Reusable Construction: Suitable for repeated processing and professional use.
• Surgical Stainless Steel: Provides strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Product Specifications

Applications and Intended Usage

• Clamping small blood vessels to support hemostasis
• Temporarily controlling blood flow during surgical procedures
• Holding and manipulating tissue during dissection
• Assisting with vessel isolation and ligation
• General, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery
• Clinical, hospital, and veterinary surgical instrument sets

Directions for Professional Use

Open the forceps by disengaging the ratchet lock. Position the curved jaws around the intended vessel or tissue under direct visualization. Close the handles gradually and engage only the ratchet level required to obtain a controlled hold. Avoid applying unnecessary pressure to delicate vessels or tissue.

The instrument is intended to be selected and operated only by appropriately trained medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary professionals.

Cleaning, Inspection and Sterilization

• Clean and decontaminate the instrument promptly after use.
• Pay particular attention to the serrated jaws, box joint, and ratchet mechanism.
• Keep the instrument open during cleaning and sterilization whenever required by the validated protocol.
• Inspect the jaw alignment, serrations, joint movement, and ratchet engagement before each use.
• Apply an instrument-compatible lubricant to the moving joint when required.
• Sterilize according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the healthcare facility’s validated protocol.
• Store the clean and dry instrument in a protected environment.

Professional Use Notice: This product is intended for use by trained healthcare and veterinary professionals. Inspect the instrument before every procedure and discontinue use if damage, corrosion, misalignment, or impaired locking is observed.

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