Kelly Hemostats

Name: Kelly Hemostats
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: LX-HEMOSTAT
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SKU: LX-HEMOSTAT

Type: Trauma Tool

Vendor: MED-TAC International

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC · Provider Instruments

Kelly Hemostats

Straight 5.5″ Kelly forceps — serrated blunt jaws and a ratchet ring lock for hands-free hold.

What are the MED-TAC Kelly Hemostats? Straight 5.5-inch Kelly hemostatic forceps (SKU LX-HEMOSTAT) with serrated blunt-tipped jaws and a ratchet ring-handle lock. A standard provider instrument for clamping, grasping, and tissue handling in surgical and provider-level field settings.

Provider scope

Hemostatic forceps are a surgical instrument used by trained clinicians within their scope of practice. This page describes the instrument and its specifications — it is not a procedural how-to and is not a substitute for accredited clinical training.

Key Specifications

Manufacturer / Vendor	MED-TAC International
SKU	LX-HEMOSTAT
Length	5.5 inches
Pattern	Straight Kelly
Jaw Type	Serrated, blunt tip (distal serrations)
Locking Mechanism	Ratchet ring-handle lock (hands-free hold)
Application	Clamping, grasping, and tissue handling (provider scope)

What It Is

Kelly hemostatic forceps are a fundamental surgical instrument. Named for Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly, the design pairs partially serrated jaws, a ring-handle grip, and a ratchet locking mechanism — positioning it between the smaller mosquito clamp and the deeper-jawed Kocher or Rochester-Carmalt forceps. The serrated blunt-tipped jaws grip tissue without a cutting edge, and the ratchet lock holds the clamp closed without continuous hand pressure, freeing the provider’s hands.

At 5.5 inches, the straight Kelly is the versatile standard in provider-level medical kits: enough reach for meaningful working depth, compact enough for instrument rolls and kit pouches. It is a recognized component of surgical and advanced field-medical instrument sets.

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SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Kelly hemostat used for in tactical medicine?

In tactical emergency medicine, Kelly hemostats are used for clamping blood vessels encountered during wound exploration, grasping tissue during surgical airway or field surgical procedures, dissecting soft tissue around injury sites, and manipulating foreign bodies or wound cavity structures. They also serve as needle holders or wire manipulators when full surgical instrumentation is unavailable.

What is the difference between straight and curved hemostats?

Straight hemostats like the MED-TAC Kelly allow direct, in-line clamping of structures directly in front of the jaws — preferred for straight wound cavities, vessel exposure, and tissue dissection where direct line-of-sight access is available. Curved hemostats allow the tips to reach around tissue planes and behind structures. Both patterns have tactical applications; the straight Kelly is the more versatile general-purpose choice for field medical kits.

Why are Kelly hemostats included in minor surgery and field surgical kits?

Kelly hemostats are core instruments in surgical kits because they serve multiple functions: vascular clamping to control bleeding while a vessel is tied, tissue retraction, blunt dissection, and securing sutures or wound closure devices. The North American Rescue Minor Surgery Set sold by MED-TAC includes curved Kelly forceps alongside other surgical instruments for this reason.

How does the ratchet lock on hemostats work?

The ratchet ring-handle lock clicks into successive locking positions as the jaws are closed, holding the hemostat in position without requiring the user to maintain hand pressure. The lock releases by squeezing the handles slightly past the locked position and spreading them apart. This hands-free clamping allows the provider to focus on other tasks while the hemostat maintains its grip.

Are Kelly hemostats reusable?

Yes. Metal hemostats like the MED-TAC LX-HEMOSTAT are designed for reuse with proper cleaning and sterilization between uses. In the field, hemostats should be wiped clean of blood and tissue after use and decontaminated before reuse on another patient. Single-use sterile hemostats are also available for surgical kits where sterility cannot be maintained.