{"product_id":"ball-and-socket-towel-clamp-127mm","title":"Ball and Socket Towel Clamp – 127mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall and Socket Towel Clamp (127mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgix Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialised, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-penetrating towel clamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to secure surgical drapes without piercing the patient's skin. Unlike traditional sharp towel clips, the ball and socket design features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth, rounded opposing ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that grip the drape and underlying tissue through gentle compression only. Suitable for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveterinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman surgical procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly where skin puncture must be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall and socket tip design – smooth, rounded opposing ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-penetrating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – does not pierce skin or drapes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle compression grip – secures drapes without trauma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e127mm length – ideal for medium to large surgical fields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring-loaded self-retaining mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger ring handles – easy one-handed operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical-grade stainless steel – corrosion resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully autoclavable up to 180°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eveterinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Backhaus or standard towel clips that use sharp points to penetrate skin and drapes, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eball and socket towel clamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne arm ends in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe other arm ends in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcave socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen closed, the ball sits inside the socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrapes are held by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompression and friction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo skin penetration – reduces infection risk and patient trauma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose of Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Securing surgical drapes without skin penetration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcedures where skin puncture is contraindicated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with bleeding disorders or coagulopathies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetic and reconstructive surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaediatric and neonatal patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin or fragile skin (geriatric, feline, exotic animals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterile drape fixation in field surgeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding drapes on non-skin surfaces (e.g., mucous membranes, graft sites)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight tissue retraction (atraumatic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding bowel or viscera gently (non-crushing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecuring swabs or sponges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shark 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