Crile-Rankin Artery Forceps

Description

Crile-Rankin Artery Forceps

Crile-Rankin forceps combine Crile-style serrated jaws with a 16 cm length. They sit between a standard Crile and a long hemostat.

Straight or curved

Choose straight jaws for a direct approach. Alternatively, choose curved jaws for a clearer view of the tips.

Why 16 cm

The extra length over a 14 cm Crile helps in slightly deeper wounds. However, it still handles like a standard hemostat.

Serrated jaws

The serrations hold vessels firmly without piercing them.

On the tray

Many general trays carry a row of Crile-Rankins alongside 14 cm hemostats. That way, the scrub team can hand up extra reach without switching to a heavy clamp. Also, a matching pair helps when you clamp both ends of a vessel. In addition, the extra length over a standard Crile keeps the rings clear of retractors. So the clamp suits wounds that are slightly deeper than a basic set allows. Then pair it with a shorter Crile for surface work.

Cleaning Crile-Rankin forceps

Rinse the jaws before blood dries. Then brush the serrations and joint, dry the forceps and store them open.

Crile-Rankin forceps specifications

• Length: 16 cm
• Straight or curved
• Serrated jaws

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this clamp against manufacturing defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. So check our FAQs for cleaning and shipping details. Read ASTM F899 to learn about instrument-grade steel. For the Kelly version, see the Kelly-Rankin forceps. Beyond this item, browse our hemostatic forceps.

For professional use only. Photos are a guide, and stainless steel contains nickel. See our care and sterilization guide for details.