The artery clamp, also known as the arterial or vascular clamp, is used for the short-term holding of severed blood vessels and for primary hemostasis. Due to the grooved mouth and the rounded tip, it provides a secure grip and avoids cuts.
Properties of artery forceps
- straight
- grooved
- sterilizable in the hot-air sterilizer
- alternatively in 14 or 16 cm
Application of artery forceps
- for the short-term holding and grasping of blood vessels
- for primary blood stasis
- before a ligature
