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SKU: LX-HEMOSTAT

Type: Trauma Tool

Vendor: MED-TAC International

Kelly Hemostats

Name: Kelly Hemostats
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: LX-HEMOSTAT
Price: 3.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC · Provider Instruments

Kelly Hemostats

Straight 5.5-inch Kelly hemostatic forceps with serrated blunt-tipped jaws and a ratchet ring-handle lock. The instrument sits between the smaller mosquito clamp and the deeper-jawed Kocher — enough reach to work at depth, compact enough to live in an instrument roll.

5.5 in., straightSerrated blunt jawsRatchet ring lockProvider instrument

The ratchet is the whole point: It holds the clamp closed so the hand that placed it can go do something else.

What's Included

Single configuration, one instrument per order. Tap to see what ships.

VIEW ▾What's Included — SKU LX-HEMOSTAT

1× Kelly hemostatic forceps, straight, 5.5 in. — partially serrated blunt-tipped jaws (distal serrations), ring-handle grip, ratchet locking mechanism
SKU LX-HEMOSTAT
Supplied as a bare instrument — no case, roll or pouch

▾Specifications

Kelly Hemostats — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer / vendor	MED-TAC International
SKU	LX-HEMOSTAT
Pattern	Straight Kelly
Length	5.5 in.
Jaw type	Serrated, blunt tip — distal serrations, no cutting edge
Locking mechanism	Ratchet ring-handle lock, holds closed without continuous hand pressure
Application	Clamping, grasping and tissue handling, within provider scope
Position in the instrument family	Between the smaller mosquito clamp and the deeper-jawed Kocher / Rochester-Carmalt forceps
Clinical evaluation	No evidence-based evaluation applies. Hemostatic forceps are a general surgical instrument, not a device class the evidence-based issues recommendations for.

Hemostatic forceps are a surgical instrument used by trained clinicians within their scope of practice.

▾Who Carries It

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and advanced-scope medics carrying a provider-level instrument set · Surgical and procedural teams where a straight 5.5 in. Kelly is the everyday general-purpose clamp · Prolonged field care and expedition medicine providers building an instrument roll for procedures they are credentialed to perform.

An instrument in a kit does not authorize the procedure it is used for. Clamping and tissue handling sit inside a clinician's scope of practice and credentialing. Check the package label for sterility and reprocessing instructions before the instrument enters a sterile field.

Genuine MED-TAC International

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

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Order Processing & Tracking

Fulfillment Timeline: In stock merchandise ships within 48-72 hours from Florida HQ.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

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.