Ochsner-Kocher Artery Forceps 13cm Straight – 1×2 Teeth

Product Description

Ochsner-Kocher Artery Forceps 13cm – Straight, 1×2 Teeth

The Ochsner-Kocher Artery Forceps 130mm are professional locking hemostatic forceps designed for controlled clamping, firm tissue grasping and hemostatic support during surgical procedures. The compact 13cm / 5⅛-inch length provides precise handling in superficial and restricted operative areas.

The straight jaws feature serrated gripping surfaces and a 1×2 interlocking tooth configuration at the distal tip. One terminal tooth engages between two opposing teeth to provide secure mechanical purchase on suitable vessels, fascia, pedicles and firm tissue.

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Key Features

• Professional Ochsner-Kocher hemostatic forceps pattern
• 130mm / 13cm / approximately 5⅛-inch overall length
• Straight jaws support direct access and clear positioning
• 1×2 interlocking terminal teeth provide a secure mechanical grip
• Serrated jaw surfaces help stabilize suitable tissue and vessels
• Compact profile supports precise handling in restricted areas
• Multi-position ratchet maintains the selected jaw closure
• Finger-ring handles provide familiar surgical control
• Box-lock joint supports controlled opening and closing
• Suitable for professional surgical and clinical instrument trays

Technical Specifications

1×2 Tooth and Serrated-Jaw Design

The working tip incorporates one tooth that engages between two opposing teeth when the instrument is closed. This configuration provides secure mechanical retention and helps prevent unwanted movement of suitable tissue during clamping or manipulation.

Serrations along the inner jaw surfaces provide additional contact and grip. Because the toothed tip produces a deliberately firm and potentially traumatic hold, the instrument should not be described as atraumatic or selected as a substitute for delicate vascular or soft-tissue forceps.

Ratchet Lock and Ring Handles

The ratchet mechanism allows the professional user to maintain a selected degree of jaw closure without applying continuous hand pressure. Multiple ratchet positions permit controlled adjustment according to the structure being held and the requirements of the procedure.

Finger-ring handles support controlled opening, closing and unlocking. The straight jaw profile provides direct alignment with the target area and helps maintain visibility during instrument placement.

Professional Applications

Ochsner-Kocher Artery Forceps are intended for procedures requiring secure hemostatic clamping or firm tissue retention. Professional applications may include:

• Temporary clamping of suitable blood vessels
• Hemostatic control during open surgical procedures
• Grasping firm tissue, fascia or tissue margins
• Holding suitable pedicles during surgical dissection
• Controlled manipulation of tissue intended for excision
• General surgical and minor-procedure instrument trays
• Clinical, dental or veterinary procedures when professionally appropriate

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Selection and Usage Guidance

• Select the instrument according to vessel size, tissue type and required surgical reach.
• Position the jaws under direct professional control before engaging the ratchet.
• Apply only the degree of ratchet closure required for the intended grip.
• Avoid applying the toothed jaws to nerves, delicate vessels or fragile tissue.
• Confirm correct alignment of the 1×2 teeth before every procedure.
• Release the ratchet carefully to prevent sudden jaw movement.
• Surgical technique and instrument selection remain the responsibility of the operating professional.

Inspection and Reprocessing

• Inspect the jaws, teeth, serrations, box lock, ratchet and finger rings before every use.
• Confirm that the terminal tooth engages centrally between the two opposing teeth.
• Check that the jaws close evenly without lateral misalignment.
• Confirm that every ratchet position engages and releases smoothly.
• Do not use the instrument if any tooth is bent, broken, blunt or misaligned.
• Remove instruments with cracks, corrosion or defective locking components from service.
• Clean and sterilize according to the applicable instructions for use and facility protocols.
• Keep the ratchet open during cleaning to expose the joint and internal surfaces.

Professional Use Notice

This instrument is intended exclusively for use by trained and qualified healthcare professionals. Vessel and tissue suitability, applied pressure, instrument selection, surgical technique and reprocessing remain the responsibility of the applicable healthcare professional and facility.

For a longer instrument providing additional surgical reach, view the Ochsner Hemostatic Forceps Straight 20cm with 1×2 Teeth.