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What are Pennington forceps used for?
They are commonly used for holding tissues that have been cut as part of a surgical process, that need to be sutured or for hemostasis. Pennington forceps are often used in OB/GYN procedures and have also been used to hold tissue in body piercing procedures.
What are hemostat forceps used for?
Kent Scientific’s hemostat forceps, available in curved and straight varieties, are surgical tools used to control bleeding by clamping and holding blood vessels so cauterization or ligation can be performed. Hemostat forceps can also be used for fine tissue dissection and to hold small sutures.
What is the difference between a hemostat and a Forcep?
Locking forceps, sometimes called clamps, are used to grasp and firmly hold objects or body tissues, or to apply external compression onto tubular structures such as blood vessels or guts. When they are specifically used to occlude an artery to forestall bleeding, they are called hemostats.
What is a bulldog clamp?
Summary: Bulldog clamps are useful in surgeries that require precise blood stoppage. The Bulldog clamp is a useful instrument for stopping blood flow to a particular organ of interest. One of the most common applications where a bulldog clamp can be used is during coronary surgery where blood flow must be stopped.
What is an Allison retractor?
Allison Retractor is a handheld, non-ratcheted retractor used for holding lung tissue. It has a solid handle with a finger rest at the bottom and a flattened wire spatula-shaped working surface. The wires are flexible and extend downward slightly away from the handle before slightly curving upwards again.
What does a hemostat look like?
Hemostatic Forceps Titanium Ring forceps (also called hemostatic forceps) are hinged and look like ring scissors. Frequently, hemostatic forceps have a locking mechanism called a ratchet, which is used for clamping. The jaws of the locking forceps gradually come together as each increment of the ratchet is employed.
What classification is a hemostat?
Background. Upon request, FDA has classified the hemostatic device for intraluminal gastrointestinal use as class II (special controls), which we have determined will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.
Why do nurses use hemostats?
Hemostat. Used for clamping IV or catheter bags or for unscrewing tight IV clamps, a hemostat comes in handy in many situations. Hemostats can also be used, in a pinch, to crush pills (still in the packaging, of course).
What is Babcock forceps?
Babcock Forceps are finger ring, ratcheted, non-perforating forceps used to grasp delicate tissue. They are frequently used with intestinal and laparotomy procedures. Babcock Forceps are similar to Allis forceps. However, they may be considered less traumatic due to their wider, rounded grasping surface.
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