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Rochester-Carmalt forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Rochester-Carmalt forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

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Rochester-Carmalt forceps

Haemostasis

Rochester-Carmalt forceps

Rochester-Carmalt forcep

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Provides a firm haemostatic grip on substantial tissue pedicles.

Explore the photo before the answer. Zoom into the jaws, inspect the locking mechanism and compare the available reference views.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Heavy ring handles and a locking ratchet.
  2. Longitudinal serrations on most of the jaws.
  3. The tip commonly has transverse cross-serrations.
Don’t confuse it with…

Its longitudinal jaw pattern distinguishes it from the transverse serrations of Rochester-Pean.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.

  1. Rings
  2. Ratchet
  3. Box joint
  4. Longitudinally serrated jaws
  5. Tip
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What is the identifying jaw feature?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Longitudinal serrations with a cross-serrated tip in the conventional pattern.

02Is it an atraumatic bowel clamp?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. Do not confuse a pedicle clamp with a dedicated non-crushing intestinal clamp.

Read the references.

Use these clinical education and instrument references alongside your department’s practical manual. Photo attribution appears below the image.