Description
Lorna Towel Clamps
Size: 3 1/2″
Dental Instruments
SMS Instrument Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamps are a non-perforating clamp used to secure instruments, surgical materials such as tubing, and towels to the drape surrounding a surgical site. The jaws and tips are curved while the shanks and handle are flat so they can rest on the patient. The teeth on the tips of this towel clamp are blunted so they grip tightly but do not penetrate the surgical drape. They also have ratcheted finger ring handles so a firm hold can be secured. The Lorna Towel Clamp is also commonly referred to as the Edna Towel Clamp. This clamp should never be used on skin. This product is 3-1/2 inches long.
| Surname | Lorna |
| Tip Configuration | Non – Perforating |
| Working Surface | Serrated |
| Size / Model / Figure | 3 ½ Inches |
| curvature | Straight |
| Handle | Finger Rings |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Towel Clamps |
| 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 |
Towel Clamps
Towel clamps are dental instruments with locking handles used to hold draping or towels securely in place during dental procedures. The tips may be curved or pointed. Sharp pointed tips are generally used for cloth drapes and no perforated tips are generally used for paper drapes.
A towel clamp is a surgical instrument which is used to secure towels and surgical draping during a medical procedure. In addition to being used in the operating room, towel clamps are also used in procedures in clinics and doctor’s offices where drapes are used. For example, when a dentist drapes a patient to prepare for a tooth cleaning, these clamps may be involved. The purpose of the clamp is to make sure that the draping stays in place during the procedure. The basic towel clamp design includes locking handles and a tip which may be curved or pointed, and may have teeth for traction. To use the clamp, someone opens it, positions it where it is needed, and closes it again. The clamp will hold until someone releases it. The design of the clamp can vary slightly, depending on usage and manufacturer, but is generally easy to use.
A clamp can be positioned in a number of ways. The clamp may connect two towels, clip to a frame, or in the case of the Backhaus clamp, it can also clamp towels directly to the patient’s skin. In this case, the design is intended to allow the clamp to clip without occluding or pinching, to prevent complications during surgery and pain during surgical recovery. However the clamps are used, they prevent unexpected changes of position in the surgical draping, ensuring that the field remains sterile and clear so that the doctor can focus on the task at hand.
