Image Based Question-67655

Identify the surgical clamp shown in the picture below ?

A. Satinsky Vena Cava Clamp.

B. Aneurysm clamp.

C. Periosteal clamp.

D. Doyen’s clamp.

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Correct Answer » A Explanation

The surgical clamp shown in the picture above represents Satinsky Vena Cava Clamp.

Satinsky Vena Cava Clamp is a ratcheted, finger ring vascular clamp specifically designed for controlling blood flow in the vena cava vein. It is used in a variety of cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures.

Long shanks and a unique, angled, u-shape design allows this instrument to clamp difficult to reach, full or partial sections of the vein. The tips are cross-serrated to firmly grip tissue. The length of this product is 10-1/4 inches.