Haemostatic Forceps: Types, Uses and Selection Guide

Haemostatic forceps are locking surgical instruments used to clamp blood vessels to control bleeding during surgery. They are among the most frequently used instruments in any surgical procedure.

Halsted Mosquito Forceps

The smallest and most delicate type. Fine, fully serrated jaws for small vessels in superficial tissues. Available straight and curved. Jaw length typically 20-22mm.

Kelly Forceps

Medium-sized with jaws serrated only on the distal half. Allows clamping without crushing tissue behind the tip. Length typically 140mm. Common in general surgery and gynaecology.

Crile Forceps

Similar to Kelly but with fully serrated jaws for stronger grip. The workhorse haemostat of general surgery. Available 140mm and 160mm.

Kocher Forceps

Fully serrated jaws with rat-tooth tip for gripping tough tissues like fascia and tendons. Available straight and curved, typically 160-200mm.

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