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Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps, SKU PS-1359, are reusable biliary forceps manufactured from German stainless steel for cystic duct control, gallbladder pedicle handling, biliary tissue stabilization, ductal traction, ligature support, and controlled clamping during open abdominal and hepatobiliary procedures. The available size is 7" (17.8cm), giving surgical teams a practical working length for cystic duct exposure, gallbladder dissection, biliary access, and general abdominal instrument trays. The image shows curved serrated jaws, a box-lock joint, finger-ring handles, and a ratchet locking mechanism for maintained closure after placement.
The working action is produced by two opposing curved jaws joined through a box-lock joint that transfers ring-handle compression into aligned distal closure. Serrated inner jaw surfaces support controlled purchase on ductal tissue, pedicles, soft-tissue edges, and ligature material during biliary handling. The curved jaw profile assists approach around gallbladder tissue planes, retractors, suction tubing, abdominal packs, and adjacent instruments. Ring handles provide controlled thumb and finger movement during application, adjustment, and release. The ratchet near the handles locks at staged closure points, allowing the forceps to maintain compression while dissection, ligature placement, cautery, or closure-stage work continues.
During hepatobiliary workflow, Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps are applied after the cystic duct, gallbladder neck, or selected biliary tissue plane has been exposed and identified. The curved jaws are positioned across the selected structure, then the ratchet is engaged after the required hold is reached. General surgeons, hepatobiliary surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, emergency surgical teams, veterinary surgeons, and operating room staff use this pattern for cystic duct handling, gallbladder pedicle control, tissue traction, ligature preparation, ductal stabilization, and closure-stage field control. The 17.8cm length provides adequate reach while keeping the handles outside the immediate dissection line.
The 7" (17.8cm) size is selected when the surgeon requires a mid-length biliary forceps for cystic duct access, gallbladder tissue control, and abdominal field handling. This length supports controlled application in open surgical fields while preserving hand clearance for retractors, suction, scissors, clamps, needle holders, and ligature material. The single-size configuration simplifies procurement for hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, veterinary facilities, distributors, teaching laboratories, and reusable biliary instrument trays. Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps are suitable for replacement ordering where a 17.8cm curved cystic duct forceps pattern is required.
German stainless steel construction supports repeated clinical use by maintaining jaw alignment, serration definition, corrosion resistance, box-lock stability, and ratchet function through cleaning and steam sterilization cycles. Satin, dull, and mirror finish options support procurement preferences for glare control, visual inspection, and existing biliary tray standards. After use, the jaws should be opened and cleared of blood, bile residue, tissue fragments, fat, suture debris, dressing fibers, and lint before enzymatic cleaning. Processing can include manual brushing, ultrasonic decontamination, washer-disinfector exposure, rinsing, drying, box-lock inspection, ratchet review, serration inspection, jaw alignment check, packaging, and steam autoclave sterilization according to facility protocol.
| SKU | PS-1359 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps |
| Price | $8.80 |
| Model Number | PS-1359 |
| Size/Gauge Variants | 7" (17.8cm) |
| Instrument Category | Reusable cystic duct and biliary forceps |
| Procedure | Cystic duct control, gallbladder pedicle handling, biliary tissue stabilization, ductal traction, ligature support, abdominal dissection, gallbladder exposure, closure-stage field control |
| Material | German stainless steel |
| Finish | Satin, dull, or mirror finish |
| Sterilization | Reusable instrument suitable for manual cleaning, ultrasonic decontamination, washer-disinfector processing, drying, box-lock and ratchet inspection, packaging, and steam autoclave sterilization |
| Instrument Classification | Class I reusable surgical instrument |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 13485, FDA |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| MOQ | 1 piece |
| OEM / Custom Orders | Available for distributor supply, institutional branding, bulk purchasing, and customized packing programs |
| After-Sale Service | Return and replacement support for eligible orders |
How are Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps different from Mixter Gall Duct Forceps?
Mixter Gall Duct Forceps are the closest alternative because both instruments are used in biliary and gallbladder procedures. Mixter patterns are commonly selected for right-angle duct dissection, ligature passage, and gall duct access. Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps provide a curved serrated jaw pattern for cystic duct control, gallbladder pedicle handling, and biliary tissue stabilization. Both instruments use ring handles, a box-lock joint, and ratchet-controlled closure. The clinically relevant difference is jaw profile, access angle, and how the surgeon prefers to control the cystic duct or surrounding biliary tissue.
Why is the 17.8cm length useful?
The 17.8cm length provides practical reach for open abdominal and biliary procedures while keeping the handle outside the central operative corridor. This working length supports cystic duct access, gallbladder neck exposure, tissue traction, ligature preparation, and closure-stage field control. The mid-length profile also helps reduce crowding around retractors, suction, scissors, clamps, needle holders, and assistant instruments.
What does the ratchet mechanism do?
The ratchet near the handles holds the jaws at staged closure points after placement. This allows Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps to maintain ductal or tissue control while the surgeon uses ligatures, cautery, scissors, suction, retractors, or adjunct forceps in the same operative field. Release is controlled by separating the ratchet teeth before reopening the jaws. Cleaning around the ratchet, box lock, serrations, and curved jaws is important because retained blood, bile residue, fat, tissue fragments, or lint can affect closure and release.
Are these forceps suitable for reusable sterile processing and distributor stock?
Yes, Shallcross Cystic Duct Forceps are reusable German stainless steel instruments suitable for hospital, clinic, surgical center, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, veterinary, distributor, teaching lab, and operating room supply workflows. The 1-piece MOQ supports replacement ordering for biliary trays, general surgery sets, gallbladder procedure packs, veterinary abdominal instruments, and institutional inventory programs. OEM availability supports distributor branding, institutional packing, and bulk purchasing programs. The 1-year warranty and return and replacement service support procurement teams managing recurring cystic duct forceps replacement.
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