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Spencer Wells artery forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Spencer Wells artery forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

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Spencer Wells artery forceps

Haemostasis

Spencer Wells artery forceps

Spencer Wells artery forcep

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Temporarily grasps vessels to assist haemostasis before definitive control.

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. Locking ring-handled artery forceps.
  2. Transversely serrated jaws with blunt outer surfaces.
  3. Available straight or curved in different lengths.
Don’t confuse it with…

Closely resembles other artery forceps; confirm the pattern from its jaw design and marking.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Rings
  2. Ratchet
  3. Shanks
  4. Box joint
  5. Serrated jaws
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What is its primary function?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Temporary vessel clamping for haemostasis.

02How do you identify similar haemostats?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Inspect the jaw serrations, terminal teeth, proportions and manufacturer marking.

Read the references.

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