Adson Hemostatic Forceps
Also called Adson Clamp, Schnidt Clamp, Tonsil Clamp, Adson Tonsil Clamp, Fancy Clamp
- Lengths
- 7⅛–7½ in
- Setups
- 3
A fine, ring-handled clamp with a ratchet, straight or curved. Horizontal serrations cover the front half to two-thirds of the jaws, and the shanks are longer than those of a Crile or Kelly.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Clamps small vessels deep in a wound and holds tonsil sponges. It is also used to carry a tie around a vessel or structure (a tie on a passer) or to clamp across deep vessels.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Teleflex Pilling pattern: 30 mm jaws with 2 mm tips, two-thirds serrated; straight 7 1/2 in (19 cm) or curved 7 1/8 in (18 cm). Jarit also makes a fine-tip version for cardiovascular sets.
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