Home›Instruments›Grasping & HoldingSurgical instrument · Grasping & HoldingRochester-Carmalt ForcepsOfficial Updated Jun 2, 2025Also calledCarmaltbig curved forcepsbig curvedCarmalt ForcepsA sturdy clamp with crosshatched tips and vertical serrations along the jaws, providing enhanced traction for vascular control. Primary usesSecures large vessels or thick tissue before ligation. Frequently used with Kittner dissectors.