Instrument guide › Clamping & occluding
Mosquito Clamp - Curved
Also called: Hartman Mosquito Clamp Curved Mosquito Halstead, Mosquito forceps, HALSTEAD FORCEPS, Curved Mosquito Clamp
What it is used for
Controls minor bleeding in delicate procedures (plastic, pediatric, thyroid, hand surgeries). Also secures fine vascular sutures.
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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More clamping & occluding instruments
Allis Forceps
Babcock
Backhaus Towel Clamp
Bulldog clamps
Crile Hemostats
Debakey Vascular Clamp
Fogarty Clamp
Kelly Forceps
Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.