A manual instrument designed to hold together surgical towels and/or drapes, or for securing other devices such as cables/leads, during an operation/intervention; some types may in addition be used for compressing tubes. It is made of metallic and/or polymer materials and is available in a variety of sizes and designs (e.g., two blades joined at their midpoints, single alpha-shaped device, various gripping jaws); it is commonly known as a towel clamp, towel forceps, or towel clip. This is a reusable device.
A surgical instrument designed to hold together surgical towels and/or drapes, or for securing other devices such as cables/leads, during an operation/intervention. It is made of metallic or polymer materials and is available in a variety of sizes and designs (e.g., two blades joined at their midpoints, single alpha-shaped device, various gripping jaws); it is commonly known as a towel clamp, towel forceps, or towel clip. This is a reusable device.