Durante Grasping Forceps

Description

Durante Grasping Forceps

Durante forceps are a grasping pattern with broad tips. They come in four lengths from 14 to 20 cm.

Broad tips

The wide tips spread pressure over the tissue. So they hold soft structures without crushing them.

Four lengths

The 14 to 16 cm sizes suit surface work. Meanwhile, the 20 cm size reaches deeper fields.

A secure hold

The serrations keep tissue in place. Therefore the Durante forceps work well during suturing.

Where they fit

Durante forceps suit general and gynaecological trays. Then a toothed forceps handles skin at closure. Also, the longer size helps in the pelvis and abdomen. In addition, the Durante pattern suits holding bowel and other soft organs gently. Meanwhile, the 14 and 16 cm sizes give close control at the surface. So a general tray might carry a short pair and a 20 cm pair together. Also, the Durante forceps pair well with Babcock and Allis clamps on a bowel set, where they hold tissue briefly between clamp placements. By contrast, a toothed forceps would mark the serosa.

Reprocessing Durante forceps

Wash the Durante tips after each use. Next, brush the grasping surface and dry the forceps. Then store them with room around the broad tips.

Durante forceps specifications

• Lengths: 14, 15, 16 and 20 cm
• Broad grasping tips

Warranty and support

In addition, we cover these forceps for three years against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For a cupped tip, see our Russian forceps. Also, see our whole dressing and tissue forceps range.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.