Edna Towel Forceps

Product Overview: Edna Towel Forceps

The Edna Towel Forceps (frequently associated or interchanged with Lorna patterns) are specialized surgical instruments designed to secure sterile drapes, towels, and auxiliary lines (such as suction tubing or electrocautery cords) to the sterile field. Unlike penetrating Backhaus towel clamps, Edna forceps utilize non-perforating gripping jaws or blunt-interlocking teeth to clamp fabric firmly without tearing or puncturing the material.

Key Features

• Non-Perforating Gripping Jaws: Features wide or transversely serrated jaws designed to hold cloth or paper drapes securely without puncturing.

• Ratchet Locking Mechanism: Finger-ring handles equipped with a multi-stage locking ratchet maintain adjustable, hands-free clamping pressure.

• Compact Length Options: Available in portable sizes (typically 4 inches to 5-1/2 inches / 10cm to 14cm) tailored for precise positioning on surgical trays.

• Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel: Forged from autoclavable, corrosion-resistant steel to ensure reliable long-term durability in sterile environments.

Ideal Applications

• Anchoring and securing sterile surgical drapes and towels

• Fastening auxiliary lines, suction tubing, or electrocautery cords to the drape boundary

• Maintaining a strict sterile barrier across general, plastic, and ENT surgical trays