Overholt-Mixter Auricle Forceps

Description

Overholt-Mixter Auricle Forceps

Overholt-Mixter forceps serve as dissecting and auricle forceps in chest and heart surgery. They come in 20 cm and 21 cm.

Two roles

As dissecting forceps, they help separate tissue planes around structures in the chest. Also, as auricle forceps, they can hold the atrial appendage. That dual role saves space on the tray.

The name

The name joins two well-known thoracic surgeons, Overholt and Mixter. Many surgeons link Mixter with right-angle dissectors. However, check the product photos to confirm the tip shape you need.

Choosing a length

The 20 cm size suits most adult cases. Meanwhile, the 21 cm option suits a slightly deeper field. Both lengths of Overholt-Mixter forceps serve the same tasks.

Where they sit

Cardiac and thoracic sets often carry these forceps near the clamps. Then the surgeon can switch from dissection to holding quickly. Plus, a spare pair covers a busy list. Plus, both lengths fit a standard thoracic tray.

Reprocessing Overholt-Mixter forceps

Open the forceps and clear tissue from the tips with a soft brush. Next, flush the joint so no blood stays hidden. Dry them and confirm the tips still line up before storage.

Overholt-Mixter forceps specifications

• Lengths: 20 and 21 cm
• Dissecting and auricle forceps
• For cardiothoracic dissection
• Can hold the atrial appendage

Supply and warranty

If your instrument shows a manufacturing defect within three years, we will put it right. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For a longer 22 to 24 cm option, see our Crafoord-Sellors auricle forceps. You can also browse all our cardiovascular and thoracic instruments.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.