A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to directly compress a blood vessel (vein or artery) to create a temporary haemostasis (arrest or prevention of bleeding). It typically has a self-retaining, scissors-like design with ring handles; the working end has blades of various designs (e.g., curved, angled, semicircular) specific for different applications. It is available in various sizes, is typically made of high-grade stainless steel, and may utilize inserts made of various materials (e.g., carbide, silicone). This is a reusable device.
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