Kocher Intestinal Forceps
Kocher Intestinal Clamp
A long ring-handled clamp with a ratchet and light, springy (elastic) jaws that carry lengthwise serrationsair-AY-shunA row of small tooth-like ridges, such as the grooves on the jaws of a surgical clamp.Full entry . Made straight or curved.
- Class
- Grasping & Holding
- Lengths
- 8¾–11 in3 lengths, 222–279 mm
On the table
What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Clamps and holds bowel during intestinal surgery.
Lengths and variants
Straight 8 3/4, 9 3/4 and 11 in; curved 8 3/4 and 9 3/4 in. Also a curved-on-flat 215 mm pattern.
- 8¾ in222 mm
- 9¾ in248 mm
- 11 in279 mm
What experienced techs know
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6 sources
- Aesculap. US Surgical Instrument Catalog (DOC373). p. 121
- Surgical Holdings. Catalogue International 2024. p. 111
- Surgical Holdings. Codman Surgical Instruments Catalog. p. G-24
- Association of Surgical Technologists. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach. 4th ed. Chapter 14 (General Surgery), p. 417
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 10 (Surgical Instrumentation), p. 184-185
- Aesculap. US Surgical Instrument Catalog (DOC373). p. 136
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