Halsted-Mosquito Artery Forceps

Description

Halsted-Mosquito Artery Forceps

Halsted mosquito forceps clamp small vessels with fine, fully serrated jaws. They are among the most common instruments on any surgical tray.

Standard or tungsten carbide

The standard pattern has plain stainless jaws. Alternatively, the tungsten carbide version, offered at 12.5 and 14 cm, has hard jaw inserts that keep their grip for longer.

Serrated or 1:2 teeth

Fully serrated jaws hold a vessel without piercing it. By contrast, 1:2 teeth at the tip add bite on tougher tissue.

Six lengths

The 10, 12, 12.5 and 14 cm sizes suit superficial work. Meanwhile, the 18 and 21 cm sizes reach into deeper wounds while keeping the fine mosquito jaw.

Clamping a small vessel

Close the tips across the vessel just beyond the point you plan to tie. Then lift the forceps slightly so an assistant can pass the ligature beneath the tips. Once the first throw is snug, release the ratchet slowly. Because the jaws are fine, they suit small bleeders rather than thick pedicles. For larger vessels, a Kelly or Rochester-Pean gives a broader hold.

Cleaning Halsted mosquito forceps

Open the ratchet before cleaning, so the box joint opens up. Next, brush the fine serrations with a soft nylon brush. Dry the forceps fully and store them unlocked.

Halsted mosquito forceps specifications

• Lengths: 10, 12, 12.5, 14, 18 and 21 cm (12 cm curved only)
• Straight or curved
• Fully serrated or 1:2 teeth
• Standard steel or tungsten carbide jaws (12.5 and 14 cm)

Buying from Intrace USA

Your forceps come with a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. 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 finer work, see our Micro-Mosquito forceps. Beyond this item, browse our hemostatic forceps.

Sold for professional use. Please read our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials.