Backhaus Towel Forcep 11 cm / 3-1/2"

The Backhaus Towel Forcep, 11 cm / 3-1/2" is the larger of the two sizes offered. The additional length brings a longer point and a wider span, which is useful in two circumstances. The first is heavier drape material, where a short point may not penetrate reliably or may lose its hold under tension. The second is large animal and equine work, where drapes are larger and heavier and a small clamp is more readily dislodged.

The sharp curved tips cross under ratchet pressure to secure the material firmly. As with the smaller size, towel clamps are used in sets rather than individually. Practices working across both small and large animal patients commonly hold both sizes, since a clamp that is too heavy will drag a light small animal drape while one that is too small will not hold heavy material securely.

• Longer point and wider span than the 9 cm pattern
• Penetrates heavier drape material reliably
• Fully autoclavable & reusable 
• Suited to large animal and equine draping
• Sharp curved tips cross under ratchet pressure to secure the material
• Premium quality stainless steel

When should the 11 cm size be selected?

For heavier drape material and large animal work, where a smaller clamp may not hold securely.

Should a practice hold both sizes?

Mixed practices commonly do, as a heavy clamp drags a light drape while a small clamp will not hold heavy material.

At HK Medical Instruments, we stand behind the quality and performance of our products.

All instruments are eligible for return or replacement within 45 days of delivery if they have a manufacturing defect, malfunction, or do not meet your expectations.

We also offer a lifetime breakage warranty covering breakage resulting from manufacturing or material defects. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, improper handling, accidental drops, incorrect cleaning or sterilization, unauthorized repairs, or normal wear and tear.

To request warranty assistance, please contact us at warranty@hkmedins.com with your order details, a description of the issue, and clear photographs of the affected instrument. Our team will review your request and guide you through the return or replacement process.