Sklar Guyon Atraumatic Vessel Forceps, S-Curved

The Sklar Guyon Atraumatic Vessel Forceps is a 9-1/2 inch vascular instrument with S-curved jaws lined with 3x4 rows of nontraumatic teeth, designed to grasp and hold blood vessels without damaging the delicate vessel wall. The multiple rows of fine, blunt teeth distribute grip pressure across a broader surface than a standard toothed forceps, reducing the point pressure that could otherwise injure vessel tissue during handling, clamping or anastomosis.

The S-curved jaw shape gives the surgeon a favourable approach angle when working around a vessel from the side. This pattern is offered by Sklar in two lengths, 9 and 9-1/2 inches, allowing vascular surgeons to select the size that fits the depth of the surgical field. Vascular, cardiac and transplant surgeons rely on atraumatic vessel forceps like this whenever a vessel must be handled directly during dissection, clamping or suturing, since vessel wall integrity is critical to a successful repair or anastomosis.