Jones Towel Clamp

Small ratcheted towel clamp used to fasten surgical drapes or towels to one another at the operating site.

The Jones Towel Clamp is also known as Jones towel forceps.

Lengths recorded from the sources for this guide: 5 cm and 9 cm. Ranges differ between manufacturers, so confirm the exact size in the catalogue you order from.

7 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Rigor Instruments (3), Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (2), Hexamed (1) and Lenox Surgical Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.

Companies whose own catalogues list the Jones Towel Clamp include Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.

Other clamps in this directory include Backhaus Towel Clamp, Jacobson Hemostat, Steinhauser Bone Clamp and Acland Microvascular Clamp. See all clamps.

• Pattern and size: compare the jaw pattern and shape, the ratchet and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Jones Towel Clamp this page records lengths of 5 cm and 9 cm.
• Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
• Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
• Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
• Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).

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