Ochsner Suture Instrument

Description

Ochsner Clip Forceps

The Ochsner clip forceps place and remove skin clips on everyday incisions. At 14 cm, they sit in the middle of the size range and suit most wounds.

A middle length

The forceps are long enough to reach across a wide wound yet short enough for fine control. As a result, many departments treat them as their standard clip forceps.

Typical incisions

Abdominal, limb and hernia incisions often close with clips. For instance, an inguinal hernia wound closes quickly and neatly this way.

Using the Ochsner clip forceps

Pick up a clip so it rests square in the jaws. Next, set it over the everted edges and squeeze firmly. Then move along to the next spot.

On the ward

Nurses use the same pattern for removal. Because the jaws are familiar, removals go quickly and comfortably for the patient.

Stocking clip forceps

A theatre may need several pairs during a busy list. Therefore, keeping spares avoids waiting for reprocessing between cases.

Ochsner clip forceps for hernia wounds

Groin incisions sit in a crease that moves with every step. For that reason, evenly spaced clips help the edges stay together while the patient walks, and the Ochsner length makes them easy to place.

Ochsner clip forceps details

• 14 cm overall
• Standard clip jaws
• Reusable steel

Cleaning

Brush the jaws, rinse and dry. In addition, check the tips meet before sterilising.

The pledge behind each forceps

Prior to shipping, an inspector in Atlanta looks over each Ochsner forceps closely. Count on three years against manufacturing defects with the Ochsner clip forceps. For more on instrument alloys, check ASTM F899. Need a custom quantity? Ask us any time. A spare forceps on the shelf keeps lists moving. For a sister pattern, check the Lange clip forceps. Explore the rest of our general surgery section for related tools. Our customer FAQ answers payment questions.

For professional use only. The care and sterilization guide describes photo differences as well as nickel content. Lead times appear on the shipping page.