Collection: Clamps

To prevent blood clots from damaging the mechanism, the clamp should be rinsed immediately after use and immersed in a hemolytic cleaning solution for 30 minutes, moving the sliding bar to remove debris. After cleaning, rinse with high‑pressure water and sterilize by steam autoclave in accordance with hospital protocol.

Yes. As with two‑jaw micro clamps, 3‑jaw clamps can be ordered in venous (‘V’) or arterial (‘A’) patterns. The ‘V’ pattern is used for most veins and arteries, while the ‘A’ pattern has a slight incurve at the tip for thick‑walled or slippery arteries. Finishes include matte and black; the black finish reduces glare and eye fatigue in the operating theatre.

The clamp’s jaws have a non‑serrated grip that distributes pressure evenly, helping avoid over‑pressure peaks that could damage the vessel wall. Each clamp size is calibrated for a specific vessel diameter range, so using the correct size maintains low clamping pressure and protects delicate vessels.

These microvascular clamps are used in procedures requiring rapid vessel approximation and clear lumen visibility—such as free flap reconstructions, replantations, bypass grafts and complex anastomoses. By everting vessel ends, the 3‑jaw clamp makes it easier for surgeons to place sutures accurately and quickly, allowing surgeons to perform these procedures more efficiently and safely.

1.  Shira’s patented three‑jaw design everts the ends of a vessel so the entire lumen is visible, which reduces the risk of “back‑walling” and can make microvascular anastomosis up to twice as fast. Traditional two‑jaw clamps simply pinch the vessel, whereas the third jaw provides a better working view and more even pressure distribution.