Sklar Johns Hopkins Gall Bladder Forceps, Curved Serrated
A curved, serrated forceps with an 8 inch overall length, used to grasp and hold gallbladder or biliary tissue during open abdominal surgery.
The Sklar Johns Hopkins Gall Bladder Forceps is a curved instrument with serrated jaws, measuring 8 inches overall, purpose built for handling the gallbladder and surrounding biliary tissue during open surgery. The curved shape allows the surgeon to approach and grasp tissue from an angle that suits the anatomy of the gallbladder bed, while the serrated jaw surface gives a secure hold that resists slipping as the tissue is manipulated or retracted during dissection.
This kind of dedicated forceps is used in cholecystectomy and other biliary procedures where a general purpose forceps may not offer the same reach or angle of approach to the gallbladder. General surgeons performing open abdominal procedures involving the biliary system are the primary users. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard surgical instrument reprocessing protocols, with the curved jaw and serrations checked before use to confirm they remain aligned and provide a consistent grip.
