Finger Rings ус Ratchet Figure 9–3 Clamp . Source : Courtesy of Jarit Instrument Company , Hawthorne , New York . Clamps straight , curved , or angled . Some clamps are fine and delicate . Others are sturdy and appear more substantial .
Jaws Box lock Shaft Ratchet Finger rings Figure 8-9 Clamp. Hemostatic Clamps 67. Hemostatic clamps, commonly referred to as hemostats, are designed to control bleeding. The clamping jaws of the instrument have horizontal serrations.
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