Halsted-Mosquito Artery Forcep 12.5 cm / 5" Curved

The Halsted-Mosquito Artery Forcep, 12.5 cm / 5" curved shares the fine jaw of the straight pattern but carries a curve at the tip. The curve serves two practical purposes. It allows the jaws to be passed around a vessel that lies at an angle to the approach, and it keeps the body of the instrument out of the veterinary surgeon's line of sight once the clamp is applied. This second point matters when several haemostats are in place at once, as straight instruments in numbers can obscure the field.

The curved pattern is generally the more useful of the two in soft tissue surgery, and many veterinary surgeons stock curved mosquitoes in greater quantity than straight. The full length serrations grip the vessel securely, and the ratchet holds the clamp during ligation. HK Medical Instruments supplies this pattern within the canine and feline spay packs, the ear pack and the general surgery pack as well.

• Fine mosquito jaw with a curve at the tip
• Passes around vessels lying at an angle to the line of approach
• Fully autoclavable & reusable 
• Generally the more useful of the two patterns in soft tissue surgery
• Full length serrations grip the vessel securely
• Surgical grade stainless steel

Should curved or straight mosquitoes be stocked in greater number?

Many veterinary surgeons stock more curved than straight, as the curve suits a wider range of soft tissue applications.

Why does the curve help visibility?

The instrument body sits away from the field once applied, which matters when several haemostats are in place at once.

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.