What is Doyen’s Intestinal Clamp? The clamp is usually labeled as Intestinal Occlusion Clamp. The clamp is made up of straight or curved jaws. The jaws contain fine serrations which are longitudinal. The jaws are flexible because they are partly made up of plastic. The instrument has a ratchet(unidirectional) locking mechanism to provide stable pressureRead More
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Desjardins Gall Stone Forceps
What is Desjardins Gall Stone Forceps? It is also known as Rochester gall stone forceps. The forceps is designed the same way as artery forceps. It’s body comes in varying degrees of curvature depending upon the bent consumer wants. The jaws are oval in shape with a hole in the center. The jaws may notRead More
Sarot Bronchus Clamp
What is Sarot Bronchus Clamp? This clamp is uniquely design with one jaw having teeth while the other jaw having pins. The teeth are arranged longitudinally. This unique design gives this instrument stability and powerful grasping ability. Moreover it is curved on either left or right side depending on from what side the surgeon wishesRead More
Weitlaner Retractor
What is Weitlaner Retractor? Weitlaner Retractor is named after the Austrian surgeon Franz Weitlaner (1872-1944). He invented this self-retaining retractor as he usually had to get on with surgical procedures without assistance. The instrument is shaped like scissors with downward pointing prongs at the tip, with either sharp or blunt blades. This Retractor has ratchetRead More
Hegar Uterine Dilator
What is Hegar Uterine Dilator? It is a round curved instrument either single-ended or double-ended especially designed for uterine (uterus=female reproductive organ) assessment. It is one of the most popular gadgets used in Gynae and Obs. What is its function? The dilator is used for assessing the length and planes of the uterus, its directionRead More
Zanger Abdominal Aorta Clamp
What is Zanger Abdominal Aorta Clamp? It is designed the same way as debakey abdominal aorta clamp i.e. spoon shaped tip with flat jaws having serrations but with the addition of curved shanks. Shank is basically the part of the instrument which connects shaft to the nib or blade. What is its function? It isRead More