Hemostatic Clamp, circa 1935

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Artifact Overview

Veterinarians use forceps or clamps to perform various functions during surgery. Forceps grasp and manipulate tissue and aid in suturing or closing wounds. Hemostatic clamps or hemostats -- specialized forceps -- also hold tissue but mainly help control bleeding, clamping blood vessels and providing constant pressure.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hemostatic clamp

Date Made

circa 1935

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.50.22

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 6 in

Inscriptions

on one handle: C. A. Koch & CO. on one handle: GERMANY
Hemostatic Clamp, circa 1935