Sklar Lahey Gall Duct Forceps, Curved Longitudinally Serrated
A curved forceps available in 7-1/2 and 9 inch lengths with longitudinal serrations, used to grasp and hold the bile duct and surrounding tissue during surgery.
The Sklar Lahey Gall Duct Forceps is a curved instrument offered in 7-1/2 inch and 9 inch lengths, with a heavier profile version also available at the longer size, and jaws finished with longitudinal serrations running along their length rather than the more common cross serrations. This serration pattern is intended to grip the bile duct and surrounding tissue securely along an extended contact area, which helps when manipulating a duct that needs to be held steady for exploration or repair during biliary surgery.
The curved shape allows the surgeon to approach the duct from an angle suited to its position within the biliary tree, and the choice of two lengths gives flexibility depending on the depth of the surgical field. General and hepatobiliary surgeons use this forceps during cholecystectomy and other bile duct procedures where a dedicated instrument offers better control than a general tissue forceps.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the serrations checked before use.
