Kantrowitz Dressing Forceps

Kantrowitz Dressing Forceps (12″ / 14″) – Extended Deep Pelvic & Thoracic Dissecting Forceps

Pak Line Industries presents the Kantrowitz Dressing Forceps, an extended deep-cavity surgical instrument engineered for precise blunt dissection, vascular mobilization, sponge packing, and ligature passage in deep operative fields. Designed with long shanks and right-angled/curved tapered serrated jaws, this instrument gives gynecological, thoracic, and general surgeons the reach and tactile control needed to work around delicate vascular arches, behind the uterus, or within deep pelvic cavities without obstructing direct line-of-sight illumination.

Manufactured in our ISO 13485:2016 certified production facility in Sialkot, every pair of Kantrowitz forceps is hot-drop forged from premium medical-grade AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel and vacuum heat-treated to HRC 50–54 to guarantee structural stiffness, eliminate shank flex, and resist chemical corrosion. Available in extended 12-inch (30.5 cm) and 14-inch (35.6 cm) patterns, the instrument features a reinforced box-lock hinge and a multi-position ratchet lock that delivers reliable clamping tension on gauze sponges or pedicles. Reusable, rustproof, and 100% steam autoclavable, it meets the highest procurement standards of hospital operating theaters, trauma centers, and international medical supply distributors.

Key Features & Surgical Performance Advantages

• Curved / Right-Angled Tapered Jaws: Distinctive curved tip profile allows surgeons to dissect around anatomical structures, pass ties behind vascular pedicles, and explore deep pelvic or thoracic planes safely.

• Atraumatic Cross-Serrated Jaws: Precision-milled horizontal serrations provide a firm grip on surgical dressings, cottonoids, and soft-tissue pedicles without slipping.

• Extended Reach (12″ & 14″): Extra-long shanks provide deep access into the pelvic basin, retroperitoneum, or thoracic cavity while keeping the clinician’s hand well outside the visual axis.

• Multi-Step Ratchet Locking Mechanism: Ergonomic finger-ring ratchet provides graduated, positive holding pressure for hands-free retraction and swab fixation.

• Heavy-Duty Box-Lock Joint: Precision-machined box-lock ensures exact tip alignment, preventing scissor crossing or lateral play under high mechanical leverage.

• Medical-Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel: Martensitic alloy delivers high tensile strength and prevents shaft flex, tip distortion, and stress cracking under continuous use.

• Anti-Glare Satin Matte Finish: Reduces light reflections from surgical headlights and operating theater lights, preventing eye fatigue during lengthy procedures.

• 100% Steam Autoclavable & Reusable: Resists repeated hospital autoclaving cycles (134°C / 273°F) and ultrasonic cleaning without hinge stiffening or oxidation.

• OEM & Custom Specification Services: Offered in 12″ (30.5 cm) and 14″ (35.6 cm) lengths with options for custom laser marking, institutional coding, and bulk export packaging.

Common Surgical Applications

• Deep Pelvic Dissection in Abdominal & Radical Hysterectomy

• Ligature Passage & Suture Pull-Through around Deep Vascular Pedicles

• Deep Cavity Swabbing, Dressing Placement, and Hemostatic Packing

• Thoracic, Cardiovascular & Esophageal Dissection Procedures

• Retroperitoneal Exploration & Urological Pelvic Exenteration

• Deep Abdominal Trauma & Emergency General Surgery

Technical Specifications (B2B Quick-Specs)