Backhaus Roeder Towel Forceps
Also called Backhaus Towel Clip, Towel Clip (Penetrating), Roeder Towel Clip, Perforating Towel Clamp
A small ring-handled, ratcheted clamp with curved, sharp, pointed jaws that meet at the tips. The Roeder pattern has small ball stops partway along the jaws.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Holds towels and drapes together and in place. Also used to grasp tough tissue that will be removed and to hold small bone fractures. Never use it to attach the ESU cord or suction tubing to the drapes; it punctures them.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Backhaus: 3½ and 5¼ in. Roeder: about 5¼ to 5½ in, with ball stops.
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