Description
Halsted Mosquito Forceps Toothed Straight – Curved
Size; 5″
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Halsted Mosquito Forceps are used in multiple procedures as a hemostat for small blood vessels. The ratcheted finger ring handle provides a secure, locking grip to halt blood flow. They are not appropriate for use with large vessels or arteries. A toothed variation is available for grasping delicate tissue in skin grafting, biopsies, or ophthalmologic procedures. Mosquito forceps are known for their fine tips, and short, fully serrated jaws. They are available curved or straight. The standard length for this instrument is 5 inches, although SMS does offer some with a length of 5-1/2 inches. Halsted Mosquito Forceps are very similar to Hartmann Mosquito Forceps, however, the Hartmann style is finer and more delicate. This product is straight & curved with serrated tips, 1 X 2 teeth and a length of 5 inches.
| Surname | Halsted – Mosquito |
| Tip Configuration | 1×2 Teeth |
| Working Surface | Serrated Jaws |
| Size / Model / Figure | 5 Inches |
| curvature | Straight / Curved |
| Handle | Finger Ring |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Hemostatic Forceps |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Disposable or Reusable | Reusable |
| Rusting Prevention | Passivation Processed |
| Cleaning | Ultrasonic Cleaned |
| Sterile or Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| Latex or Latex-Free | Latex-Free |
| Test Performed | Boil, Shape & Performance Test |
| Grade | Premium OR-Grade |
| Packing | Individually Packed in SMS Brand printed Poly-sleeve |
Hemostatic Forceps
Hemostats are multipurpose dental instruments used to grasp and move small objects such as tissue, bone and tooth fragments. The beaks have grooves with interlocking teeth and the handles have a locking mechanism that helps hold an object or tissue securely, such as clamping off blood vessels during surgical procedures.
Ring forceps (also called hemostatic forceps) are hinged and look like ring scissors. Frequently, hemostatic forceps have a locking mechanism called a ratchet, which is used for clamping. The jaws of the locking forceps gradually come together as each increment of the ratchet is employed. Ring forceps are used for grasping, holding firmly or exerting traction upon objects. For especially delicate operations, generally ring handles with a locking ratchet are preferred over thumb forceps. Hemostatic forceps are used on artery, veins and capillaries. Locking hemostatic forceps may be called clamps and are used to securely hold tissue. When they are used to control blood flow, they are called hemostats. Hemostats are typically used to compress blood vessels or other tubular structures to obstruct the flow of blood or fluids. The jaws can be straight, curved or right angle. They come in a variety of sizes depending on your application. For example, Mosquito hemostats clamp small blood vessels, and Kelly hemostats can be used to clamp larger vessels or grasp tissue. Kelly hemostats and Rochester forceps look similar. However, Kelly hemostats have shorter serrations. Rochester hemostatic can reach a little deeper.
