Sklar Mixter Gallstone Forceps, Curved 8-1/2 Inch
A curved forceps used to grasp and retrieve gallstones from the bile duct during open cholecystectomy and biliary exploration.
The Sklar Mixter Gallstone Forceps is used during open biliary surgery to reach into the bile duct and grasp gallstones so they can be withdrawn without forcing them through the duct wall. Its curved shape allows the instrument to follow the natural curvature of the biliary tree rather than approaching stones at a straight, potentially awkward angle, which helps the surgeon retrieve stones with better control and less risk of ductal trauma.
This pattern shares its right angle heritage with the broader Mixter family of instruments, adapted here specifically for the grasping task involved in stone retrieval rather than vessel clamping. General surgeons and hepatobiliary specialists use this forceps as part of a dedicated gallstone or common bile duct exploration set, alongside scoops, probes and dilators built for the same procedures.
It measures 8-1/2 inches overall. This listing is a single configuration. As with other Sklar surgical instruments, it is manufactured from surgical stainless steel and intended for repeated cleaning and sterilisation between procedures.
