Crile Hemostat Clamp
Also known as “snap,” atraumatic and nontoothed clamp used to grasp tissue or vessels that will be tied off. Also used in blunt dissection.
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Product Overview
Crile Hemostat Clamp is a straight locking hemostatic forceps used to grasp blood vessels, tissue, and small structures during surgical procedures. It provides controlled compression for temporary hemostasis and supports blunt dissection in open and minor operative settings.
Design and Construction
This instrument has a long, narrow profile with ring handles, a ratchet locking mechanism, and straight jaws that taper to a fine atraumatic tip. The serrated jaw pattern provides secure grip on vessels and tissue while reducing slippage during clamping. Its balanced handle design supports precise control, and the locking ratchet maintains constant pressure without continuous hand force. The polished metal construction gives the clamp a smooth working surface and easy cleaning profile.
Surgical Applications
The clamp is used in general surgery, vascular procedures, gynecology, orthopedics, and emergency care for vessel control and tissue handling. It supports ligation steps, dissection through connective tissue, and temporary occlusion of small bleeding points. Surgeons use it in wound exploration, minor soft tissue procedures, and operative field preparation. It also fits routine use in operating rooms, procedure rooms, and outpatient surgical suites.
Sterilization and Maintenance
The instrument is compatible with steam sterilization in an autoclave and with standard hospital reprocessing workflows. It requires thorough cleaning, inspection of the jaw serrations and ratchet teeth, drying after processing, and routine lubrication of the hinge when indicated by facility protocol. Chemical and low temperature sterilization methods apply when dictated by the reprocessing system and material handling policy.
Material and Build Quality
The clamp is made from surgical grade stainless steel with a polished corrosion resistant finish. The metal construction provides high strength, stable jaw alignment, and resistance to repeated sterilization cycles. The working surfaces retain hardness and grip integrity for dependable hemostatic use.
Recommended Settings
This instrument is suited to operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency departments, and minor procedure clinics. It is also useful in surgical trays for general practice, specialty surgery, and bedside interventions that require vessel control or blunt tissue separation. Its compact locking design supports efficient use in both routine and urgent clinical workflows.
Summary
Crile Hemostat Clamp provides secure clamping, vessel control, and blunt dissection support in a durable reusable surgical format. It is available through MedPrax Market.
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