Mueller Micro Suture Clip

Overview

The MUELLER Micro Suture Clip is a micro suture clip catalogued in the Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps section of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog. It is supplied in the MUELLER pattern. It is catalogued as a single configuration.

How It Works

A micro suture clip is a small clip in the vessel-clip instrument group. The source records its pattern, closing force, weight, dimensions, and a cross-serrated surface, but does not state a specific clinical application, so none is assigned here beyond its identity as a clip.

Design Characteristics

Characteristics shared across this product include curvature (straight (gerade)) and surface (serrated (cross) (gezahnt (kariert))). The stated closing force is 2.00 N. The stated weight is 200 g. The stated dimensions are 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.

Technical Specifications

Catalogued specifications: Pattern — MUELLER; Instrument Type — Micro Suture Clip; Category — Vessel Clips, Approximators & Applying Forceps; Subcategory — Suture Clips; Manufacturer — Aesculap (B. Braun); Curvature — straight; Closing Force — 2.00 N; Weight — 200 g; Surface — serrated (cross); Dimensions — 12.00 mm × 1.70 mm.

Applications

The source catalog does not state a specific application for this item beyond its instrument type, so none is assigned. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation for intended use.

Identification and Traceability

This product is catalogued under reference(s) FE005K on page(s) 560 of the Aesculap Surgical Instrument Catalog, and is registered under family FAM-000018 with the MUELLER pattern designation.

Specification Profile

The source records this clip with the MUELLER pattern, a straight form, a closing force of 2.00 N, a weight of 200 g, a cross-serrated clamping surface, and dimensions of 12.00 mm by 1.70 mm. It shares the MUELLER pattern designation with the MUELLER ALPHA vessel clips catalogued in the same section, and beyond these stated characteristics the source provides no further descriptive detail, so none is added here.

Reprocessing and Care

As a reusable surgical instrument, the Mueller Micro Suture 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 product 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 catalogue reference and the quantity required; a quotation will be returned with current pricing, availability, and lead time. 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.