Koerte Gall Stone Forceps

Description

Koerte Gall Stone Forceps

The Koerte gall stone forceps hold stones securely while the surgeon removes them from the bile duct. Open, ring-shaped jaws cradle the stone instead of crushing it.

Length of the Koerte gall stone forceps

They measure 24 cm. As a result, they reach deep into the common duct. Meanwhile, the handles stay comfortably outside the wound.

Open jaws

Fenestrated jaws grip the stone at its edges. Consequently, even soft stones come out in one piece. The open design also lets bile drain through.

Typical procedures

Their main role comes during open duct exploration. Beyond that, they clear stones from the gallbladder neck and the cystic duct.

Technique

Pass the jaws beside the stone and open them gently. Next, close around the widest part of the stone. Then withdraw slowly along the duct.

A familiar pattern

Many biliary surgeons trained with Koerte forceps. Therefore, the feel is familiar in theatre. Most biliary sets carry a pair.

Koerte gall stone forceps details

• 24 cm overall
• Fenestrated jaws
• Ring handles

Cleaning the windows

Brush through each jaw window to clear bile and debris. Rinse well and dry. Afterwards, sterilise the forceps.

How we back the forceps

You have three years against manufacturing defects on the Koerte forceps. We check the jaw closure before shipping. Ahead of dispatch, our Atlanta team views the Koerte pattern by eye. Our customer FAQ goes over common order questions. Steel in surgical instruments sits under one standard, which is ASTM F899. Want a custom quantity? Contact us today. Also worth a look is the Stille forceps. Further designs are in the general surgical department.

Only for qualified users. Exchanges are on our refunds page. These pictures can vary a little. Note that the steel includes some nickel; see the care instructions for the full note.