Clip Applier Forceps

Overview

The Clip Applier Forceps is a clip applier forceps catalogued in the Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps section of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog. This entry represents the complete product family, available in 6 configurations; the exact specification of each option is listed under its individual variation and summarised below.

How It Works

Clip applier forceps grasp a clip at its hinge, open its jaws under compression, and position it for placement. The tip geometry is matched to the clip pattern the forceps is intended to apply, so the forceps and its clip range are used together as a set.

Design Characteristics

Characteristics shared across this product family include curvature (angled (gewinkelt)) and firing mode (single-fire (singlefire)).

Configuration Options

The configurations differ by angle (25.0 °, 90.0 °, and 65.0 °) and dimensions (11”, 280.00 mm). Each option below is a separate catalogue reference:

• FB222R: 25.0 °.
• FB223R: 25.0 °.
• FB224R: 25.0 °, 11” × 280.00 mm.
• FB225R: 90.0 °, 11” × 280.00 mm.
• FB226R: 65.0 °.
• FB227R: 65.0 °, 11” × 280.00 mm.

Selection Guidance

When ordering, select the variation whose angle matches the intended use. The corresponding catalogue reference and its stated specification are shown in the configuration list above.

Technical Specifications

Catalogued specifications: Pattern — Not stated; Instrument Type — Clip Applier Forceps; Category — Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps; Subcategory — Clip Applier Forceps; Manufacturer — Aesculap (B. Braun); Curvature — angled; Firing — single-fire; Variation Count — 6; Angle Options — 25.0 °, 90.0 °, and 65.0 °; Dimension Options — 11”, 280.00 mm.

Compatibility

Catalogued companion references: To be used with PL565T.

Applications

Supported uses derived from the instrument type and catalogued attributes: Application of clips. The source catalog does not state specific surgical procedures or specialties, and none are implied here.

Identification and Traceability

This product is catalogued under reference(s) FB222R, FB223R, FB224R, FB225R, FB226R, FB227R on page(s) 550,551 of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog, and is registered under family FAM-000002.

Reprocessing and Care

As a reusable surgical instrument, the Clip Applier Forceps is intended to be reprocessed between uses in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use and the healthcare facility's validated procedures. Reprocessing typically comprises cleaning to remove all soil, thorough rinsing and drying, inspection for damage or corrosion, a functional check of the working parts, and sterilization by a validated method. Before each use the instrument should be examined for correct function and integrity, and any instrument that is damaged or does not operate correctly should be withdrawn from use. Compatible cleaning agents, reprocessing parameters, and sterilization methods should follow the manufacturer's validated instructions for use, and sterilized instruments should be stored in a clean, dry environment that maintains sterility until the point of use.

Procurement and Quotation

This family is supplied on a quotation basis rather than at a listed price. To obtain pricing, submit an inquiry through the Request a Quote or Send Inquiry option specifying the required configuration and the quantity required; a quotation will be returned with current pricing, availability, and lead time. For variable configurations, indicating the exact variation ensures the correct item is quoted. Product documentation, including the manufacturer's instructions for use, can be requested together with the quotation, and the supplier can advise on compatible companion instruments where the item is used as part of a set.