CV Elite – Tangential Occlusion Clamps

Cooley Aorta Clamp Cooley Aorta Clamp is ideally suited for some cardiothoracic surgeries. This clamp is designed with a slight U-shaped hook shape to make a perfect tool for manipulation and clamping of the aorta. Additionally, these clamps are well suited for use in sectioning a specific portion of the aorta because they are created for easy handle a firm grip without causing any injury or damage to the vessel itself. This instrument is available in two different jaw lengths to make it suitable for use in a wide number of patients and surgeon preferences.

Calman Carotid Clamp angled shanks, long thin jaw, 25.0 mm, 4-1/4" (11.0 cm) Calman Carotid Clamp is ideally suited for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures specifically in surgeries that require clamping of the carotid vessels. This clamp feature angled shanks to increase the easy of access to the vessels as well as having a long thing jaw that allows it to move between deeper layers of tissue without displacing anything or injuring other organs of vasculature. This clamp is strong enough to provide the occluding force necessary but also is gentle enough to keep the carotid walls intact with minimal injury or bruising.

Cooley Auricular Appendage Forceps 1-5/8" x 3/8" (4.1 cm x 1.0 cm) jaws, 10" (25.4 cm) Cooley Auricular Appendage Forceps are specially designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. These forceps have a wide application but are particularly well suited for use in manipulating auricular appendages. Each auricle leads into its respective atrium and thus this instrument is of use in surgical procedures that require access to the atria. The scissor handle grip allows for ease in grasping and manipulating this tool.

Cooley Caval Occlusion Forceps 8-1/4" (21.0 cm) Cooley Caval Occlusion Forceps are specially designed vascular clamps for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This instrument is designed with ring handles for ease in maneuvering and opening and closing and also a ratcheting mechanism to hold the forceps at a particular tightness. The most unique feature of these forceps is that each jaw features a half circle projection outwards which when the jaw is brought together forms a complete circular opening as well as the fact that the entire instrument is formed in a crescent type shape. This instrument is available with a number of different diameters to the opening in the jaws in 2 fr. Increments from 24 – 40 fr.