Heaney-Kanter Hysterectomy Forceps

Description

Heaney-Kanter Hysterectomy Forceps

The Heaney-Kanter forceps is a Heaney-family hysterectomy clamp of about 20 cm. It secures pedicles so the surgeon can divide and ligate them.

A Heaney variant

This clamp belongs to the Heaney family, alongside Rezak and Ballantine. So it shares their general role in hysterectomy. However, surgeons who trained on Kanter often ask for it by name.

Length

About 20 cm long, this clamp works well in the confined space of a vaginal approach. Also, it handles shallow abdominal pedicles when the pelvis allows easy access. Then, for deeper work, a longer Faure or Segond clamp adds reach.

In use

First, the surgeon places the clamp across the pedicle. Next, a cut follows along one side of the jaws. Finally, a suture ties off the tissue before the clamp comes away.

Mixing Heaney clamps

Heaney-Kanter forceps can sit on the same tray as Rezak and Ballantine clamps. That way, each surgeon finds a familiar pattern. Plus, all three share a length of about 20 cm.

Cleaning Heaney-Kanter forceps

Wipe the jaws clean in theater, then send the Heaney-Kanter clamp for reprocessing. Next, open it fully and scrub every surface in the washer or by hand. Finally, dry it and store it apart from heavier retractors that could knock the tips out of line.

Heaney-Kanter forceps specifications

• Length: about 20 cm
• Heaney-Kanter pattern
• Hysterectomy clamp

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For straight or curved Heaney jaws, see our Heaney-Ballantine forceps. You can also browse all our gynecology and obstetrics instruments.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.