Debakey Hemostatic Forceps Curved 6.0 cm (2.4)

Controlled Reach and Secure Handling for VATS Procedures

The 12 1/4" VATS Debakey Clamp with Ratchet is a surgical clamp designed for controlled grasping and holding during video-assisted thoracic and other general surgical procedures. Its extended 12 1/4" length supports reach into the operative field, while the 60mm curved jaw follows the instrument’s access-oriented profile for practical positioning around tissue or structures. The ratchet helps maintain a selected grip during handling, allowing the user to work with both hands available when appropriate. This configuration is also relevant to cardiovascular applications where a long, curved clamp is useful for deliberate positioning and controlled instrument handling.

Use Cases

• Use during VATS procedures requiring extended reach for controlled grasping or holding within the operative field.
• Apply the 60mm curved jaw when approaching tissue or structures from a curved trajectory is useful.
• Use the ratchet to maintain a selected clamp position during sustained handling, when appropriate to the procedure.
• Support general surgery workflows that call for a long Debakey-style clamp with a curved jaw.
• Use in cardiovascular surgical settings where controlled positioning and extended instrument reach are relevant.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the clamp according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the curved jaw, ratchet, and working surfaces for visible residue, damage, or irregular movement before and after use.
• Handle the instrument carefully to preserve jaw alignment and ratchet function; avoid impacts or misuse.
• Store in a clean, dry, protected location where the jaw and ratchet will not be subjected to unnecessary pressure.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.