Kocher Clamp
Instrument flash card
Aliases
Oschner-Kocher, Rochester-Oschner
Use
Clamping of heavy connective tissue - bone, muscle, ligaments, fascia
Length(s)
from 5.5" to 8.5"
Identifying Features
1x2 teeth on the tips. Horizontally serrated jaws. May be straight or curved.
Cautions
Use caution with sharp teeth. To avoid tissue damage,take care not to confuse this clamp with similar, non-toothed clamps - both during set assembly, and intraoperatively.
Surgical Tech Info
Used primarily in Orthopedic procedures, and to grasp the uterus and abdominal muscle walls.
Sterile Processing Info
Use caution with sharp teeth. Inspect serrations and box lock carefully for bioburden.