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Clamps & Hemostats
Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps
A small, fine-tipped clamp used to grasp delicate tissue and clamp small blood vessels to control bleeding. Available with straight or curved jaws and transverse serrations.
🩺 Common Uses
Clamping small vessels; securing fine sutures; delicate dissection.
♨️ Sterilization Method
Steam (gravity or pre-vacuum), wrapped at 270–275°F (132–135°C).
🧱 Material
Stainless steel (martensitic).
📋 Handling & Processing Notes
Open the box-lock fully before cleaning and sterilization so steam reaches the hinge. Inspect jaw alignment and ratchet teeth; lubricate the box-lock with instrument milk.
💡 Always defer to the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for validated cleaning and sterilization parameters — they take precedence over general guidance.