Blalock Hook (10.5inch) Vehmehren They are designed to grip

They are designed to grip and hold tissues securely while allowing for precise control

sharp point and a long

The box joint design allows for a secure grip and the atraumatic jaws help to avoid damaging the tissue

The double ended design allows for a wider range of access and exposure to the surgical site

flat metal blade with a rounded end and a sharp edge

Blalock Hook (10.5inch) Vehmehren They are designed to gripA Blalock Hook (10? inch) is a surgical instrument used for grasping and manipulating tissue during surgical procedures. It is commonly used in open heart surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. The hook is named after Thomas Blalock, a pioneering American surgeon who developed it in the 1940s.