Mueller Alpha Vessel Clip

Overview

The MUELLER ALPHA Vessel Clip is a vessel clip catalogued in the Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps section of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog. It is supplied in the MUELLER ALPHA pattern. This entry represents the complete product family, available in 10 configurations; the exact specification of each option is listed under its individual variation and summarised below.

How It Works

A vessel clip is applied across a blood vessel to occlude it temporarily. Spring force in the clip holds its jaws closed against the vessel wall, interrupting flow at the clip site while leaving the vessel intact so that perfusion can be restored once the clip is removed. The clamping force and jaw size determine the vessel calibre a given clip suits, and clips are placed and removed with a compatible applying forceps rather than by hand.

Design Characteristics

Characteristics shared across this product family include surface (serrated (cross) (gezahnt (kariert))).

Configuration Options

The configurations differ by application (vein and artery), curvature (straight, curved, angled to side, angled downwards, and angled), closing force (0.50 N and 0.80 N), and dimensions (12.00 mm, 1.70 mm; 16.00 mm, 1.00 mm; 16.00 mm, 1.70 mm; 14.00 mm, 1.70 mm). Each option below is a separate catalogue reference:

• FE010K: straight, vein, closing force 0.50 N, 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE011K: curved, vein, closing force 0.50 N, 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE012K: curved, vein, closing force 0.50 N, 16.00 mm × 1.00 mm.
• FE013K: angled to side, vein, closing force 0.50 N, 16.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE014K: angled downwards, vein, closing force 0.50 N, 14.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE020K: straight, artery, closing force 0.80 N, 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE021K: curved, artery, closing force 0.80 N, 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE022K: curved, artery, closing force 0.80 N, 16.00 mm × 1.00 mm.
• FE023K: angled, artery, closing force 0.80 N, 16.00 mm × 1.70 mm.
• FE024K: angled downwards, artery, closing force 0.80 N, 14.00 mm × 1.70 mm.

Selection Guidance

When ordering, select the variation whose clamping size / closing force, application (artery or vein), and curvature matches the intended use. The corresponding catalogue reference and its stated specification are shown in the configuration list above.

Technical Specifications

Catalogued specifications: Pattern — MUELLER ALPHA; Instrument Type — Vessel Clip; Category — Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps; Subcategory — Vessel Clips; Manufacturer — Aesculap (B. Braun); Surface — serrated (cross); Variation Count — 10; Closing Force Range — 0.50 N; 0.80 N; Application — vein and artery; Curvature Options — straight, curved, angled to side, angled downwards, and angled; Dimension Options — 12.00 mm, 1.70 mm; 16.00 mm, 1.00 mm; 16.00 mm, 1.70 mm; 14.00 mm, 1.70 mm.

Applications

Supported uses derived from the instrument type and catalogued attributes: Temporary occlusion of blood vessels and Use on arteries and veins. 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) FE010K, FE011K, FE012K, FE013K, FE014K, FE020K, FE021K, FE022K, FE023K, FE024K on page(s) 559 of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog, and is registered under family FAM-000017 with the MUELLER ALPHA pattern designation.

Reprocessing and Care

As a reusable surgical instrument, the Mueller Alpha Vessel Clip 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.