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Sliding Shaft Clamp, curved – Stainless Steel
VATS Instruments
Full functionality. Through the smallest access.
Available now. Stainless Steel or TC-coated.
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Sliding Shaft Clamp, curved – Stainless Steel
Our Vision
Minimally invasive surgery requires instruments that deliver full functionality through the smallest incisions. Our Sliding Shaft instruments make exactly that possible.
Developed for VATS and MICS procedures. Manufactured in Germany. With the precision that minimally invasive thoracic surgery demands.
Highlights
The sliding shaft enables full instrument functionality through ports and the smallest incisions – without compromising precision.
The unique dual-pivot system transfers the ring handle movement precisely to the working tip – for intuitive control at depth.
Specifically developed for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Slim profile for maximum port compatibility.
Tungsten Carbide inserts on the jaw parts provide superior gripping force and wear resistance. Recognizable by the golden handles.
Designed for standard trocars and ports. Shaft diameter optimized for 5mm and 10mm access in thoracic surgery.
CE-certified. MDR-compliant. Every instrument undergoes rigorous quality controls – for uncompromising reliability in the OR.
Technology
Sliding Shaft – The inner shaft glides precisely within the outer tube. The ring handle movement is transferred directly to the working tip via the dual-pivot system.
Dual-Pivot Mechanics – Two pivot points enable a 1:1 force transmission from handle to tip. The result: intuitive operation just like open instruments.
Locking Mechanism – Integrated lock function on all models. Secure fixation of tissue and needles without constant grip pressure.
Our Mission
We bring the precision of open surgery into the minimally invasive world. Without compromise.
Our Sliding Shaft instruments combine the functionality of classic ring handle instruments with the slimness of endoscopic tools. The result: full surgical control through the smallest access.
Materials
Surgical Stainless Steel – Proven, robust and fully autoclavable. For clamps and hooks that must withstand the highest mechanical stress.
Tungsten Carbide (TC) – Extremely hard inserts on the jaw parts. For needle holders and clamps requiring superior gripping force and wear resistance. Golden handles for instant identification.
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Our Values
Every sliding shaft is manufactured to micrometer tolerances. The sliding mechanism must be play-free yet smooth – a balancing act that only the highest manufacturing quality enables.
The dual-pivot design is the result of close collaboration with thoracic surgeons. Every detail has been optimized for the demands of minimally invasive surgery.
VATS instruments must function with absolute reliability – there is no room for error. We carry this responsibility with the highest quality standards.
Our Sliding Shaft instruments in action – from VATS to cardiac surgery.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is the primary application area for our Sliding Shaft instruments. Clamps, hooks and needle holders are introduced through ports and provide full surgical control.
In minimally invasive cardiac surgery, our Sliding Shaft instruments enable complex procedures through small thoracotomies. The long shaft reaches deep surgical fields while maintaining clear lines of sight.
In diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopies, our Sliding Shaft instruments offer the necessary versatility. From biopsy to pleurodesis – one instrument system for all requirements.
Modern cardiac surgery increasingly employs minimally invasive techniques. Our TC needle holders and TC clamps are designed for the special demands of cardiosurgical procedures.
| Article Number | MQ8-001-32 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Jaw Shape | Curved, Double Prong |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle with Lock |
| Length | 320 mm |
| Application | VATS, Thoracoscopy, Tissue Fixation |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 134°C |
| Certification | CE-certified, MDR-compliant |
| Article Number | MQ8-002-32 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Tip | Single Hook |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle with Lock |
| Length | 320 mm |
| Application | VATS, Thoracoscopy, Tissue Retraction |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 134°C |
| Certification | CE-certified, MDR-compliant |
| Article Numbers | MQ8-003-32, MQ8-004-36 |
| Material | TC (Tungsten Carbide) Inserts |
| Jaw Shape | Fine Jaws with TC Insert |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle with Lock, Golden Handles |
| Lengths | 320 mm, 360 mm |
| Application | VATS, MICS, Intrathoracic Suturing |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 134°C |
| Certification | CE-certified, MDR-compliant |
| Article Numbers | MQ8-005-40, MQ8-006-45 |
| Material | TC (Tungsten Carbide) Inserts |
| Jaw Shape | Fine Jaws with TC Insert |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle with Lock, Golden Handles |
| Lengths | 400 mm, 450 mm |
| Application | MICS, Cardiac Surgery, Deep Surgical Fields |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 134°C |
| Certification | CE-certified, MDR-compliant |
| Article Numbers | MQ8-007-36, MQ8-008-40 |
| Material | TC (Tungsten Carbide) Inserts |
| Jaw Shape | Straight Jaws with TC Insert |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle with Lock, Golden Handles |
| Lengths | 360 mm, 400 mm |
| Application | VATS, MICS, Tissue Fixation |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 134°C |
| Certification | CE-certified, MDR-compliant |
Product Catalog
5 models. 8 variants. Manufactured in Germany.
Robust Sliding Shaft instruments made from surgical stainless steel. Clamp and hook for daily use.
Premium instruments with Tungsten Carbide inserts. Golden handles. Superior gripping force and wear resistance.
Comparison
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Clamp, curved |
Hook |
TC Needle Holder |
TC Clamp, straight |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | TC (Tungsten Carbide) | TC (Tungsten Carbide) |
| Jaw Shape | Curved, Double Prong | Single Hook | Fine Jaws, TC Insert | Straight Jaws, TC Insert |
| Lengths | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320–450 mm | 360–400 mm |
| Handle Type | Ring Handle | Ring Handle | Ring Handle (gold) | Ring Handle (gold) |
| Locking Mechanism | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TC Inserts | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application | VATS, Thoracoscopy | VATS, Retraction | VATS, MICS, Suturing | VATS, MICS, Fixation |
| Variants | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |