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Towel Clamps

Towel clamps - also called towel forceps or towel clips - hold surgical drapes in place around the operative field, and can fix tubing and cables to the drapes. They come in two basic kinds: perforating patterns with sharp tips that pierce the drape, and non-perforating patterns that grip without making a hole.

This collection covers Backhaus, Jones, Schaedel, Roeder, Lane, Moynihan, Doyen, Bernhard, Edna, Ombredanne and Tohoku towel forceps, non-perforating and ball-and-socket clamps, and baby towel clamps.

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  • EDNA (LORNA) TOWEL FORCEPS 5-1/2"
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    Edna (Lorna) Towel Forceps 5-1/2"

    The Edna or Lorna towel forceps are designed for holding towels, drapes, and other sterile materials in place during surgery. They are named after ...

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  • Doyen Towel Forceps 18 cm
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    Doyen Towel Forceps 18 cm

    Doyen towel forceps measure 18 cm and feature ratcheted ring handles for secure drape and towel fixation. German surgical-steel construction suppor...

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  • Clip-on Backhaus Towel Clamp
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    Clip-on Backhaus Towel Clamp

    A perforating surgical tool called the Backhaus towel clamp is used to fasten towels or drapes to a patient's skin while surgery is being performed...

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  • Bernhard Towel Forceps 16.5 cm
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    Bernhard Towel Forceps 16.5 cm

    Bernhard towel forceps measure 16.5 cm and feature ratcheted ring handles for secure drape and towel fixation. German surgical-steel construction s...

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  • Ball and Socket Towel Clamp 13 cm
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    Ball and Socket Towel Clamp 13 cm

    Ball and socket towel clamp measures 13 cm and features a self-locking ball-and-socket closure for securing surgical drapes. German surgical-steel ...

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  • BACKHAUS TOWEL FORCEPS 5.25"
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    Backhaus Towel Forceps 5.25"

    The Backhaus Towel Forceps 5.25" is a widely used surgical instrument designed for securing towels, drapes, and other sterile materials in place du...

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  • BACKHAUS TOWEL FORCEPS 3.5"
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    Backhaus Towel Forceps 3.5"

    The Backhaus Towel Forceps 3.5" is a smaller version of the standard Backhaus Towel Forceps, designed for use in more delicate or confined surgical...

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  • 6" Backhaus Towel Clamp
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    6" Backhaus Towel Clamp

    A surgical tool used to firmly attach towels or drapes to a patient's skin while they undergo treatment. It has ring grips with a ratchet mechanism...

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  • 6 1/4" Bernard (Straube) Towel Clamp - Straight
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    6 1/4" Bernard (Straube) Towel Clamp - Straight

    During surgeries, a 6 1/4-inch straight towel clamp is used to firmly secure surgical drapes or towels. The drapes will stay in place during the pr...

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  • 5 1/8" Towel Clamp, Non-Perforating
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    5 1/8" Towel Clamp, Non-Perforating

    This 5 1/8" non-perforating towel clamp is designed to securely hold surgical drapes or towels in place without piercing the material. Its atraumat...

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  • 5 1/2" Paper Towel Clips with Ball and Socket
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    5 1/2" Paper Towel Clips with Ball and Socket

    These 5 1/2" paper towel clips feature a ball-and-socket mechanism, allowing for secure attachment and easy adjustment during surgical or clinical ...

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  • 5 1/2" Edna Towel Forceps
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    5 1/2" Edna Towel Forceps

    The 5 1/2" Edna Towel Forceps is a surgical forceps designed for securely holding and clamping towels or drapes in place during surgical procedures...

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  • 4" Non-Perforating Towel Clamp
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    4" Non-Perforating Towel Clamp

    A 4-inch surgical tool is used to firmly tie drapes or towels without piercing the fabric. It has blunt-tipped, inward-curved, serrated jaws that o...

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  • 3" Baby Towel Clamp
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    3" Baby Towel Clamp

    The 3-inch Baby Towel Clamp is a small surgical tool used to firmly secure surgical drapes or towels. It is perfect for usage in sensitive surgical...

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  • 3 1/8" Schaedel Towel Clamp, Cross Act 85mm
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    3 1/8" Schaedel Towel Clamp, Cross Act 85mm

    These 3 1/8" Schaedel towel clamps feature a cross-action mechanism and 85mm jaw length, designed for securely holding towels, drapes, or other sur...

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  • 3 1/8" Jones Towel Clip with Cross Action
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    3 1/8" Jones Towel Clip with Cross Action

    These 3 1/8" Jones towel clips feature a compact, cross-action design for securely holding surgical drapes or towels. Lightweight and easy to handl...

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  • Tohoku Towel Forceps
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    Tohoku Towel Forceps

    Tohoku towel forceps secure surgical drapes and towels to the operative field. Available in 10 cm and 13 cm working lengths with ratcheted ring han...

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  • Schaedel Towel Forceps, 9cm
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    Schaedel Towel Forceps, 9cm

    Schaedel towel forceps for securing surgical drapes and towels to the operative field. German surgical-steel construction at 9cm length with a ratc...

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  • Roeder Towel Forceps 13 cm
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    Roeder Towel Forceps 13 cm

    Roeder towel forceps measure 13 cm and feature ratcheted ring handles for secure drape and towel fixation. German surgical-steel construction suppo...

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  • Ombredanne (Jackson) Towel Forceps 13.5 cm
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    Ombredanne (Jackson) Towel Forceps 13.5 cm

    Ombredanne towel forceps, also known as the Jackson pattern, measure 13.5 cm and feature ratcheted ring handles for drape and towel fixation. Germa...

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  • Moynihan Towel Forceps 19 cm
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    Moynihan Towel Forceps 19 cm

    Moynihan towel forceps measure 19 cm and feature ratcheted ring handles for secure drape and towel fixation. German surgical-steel construction sup...

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  • Lane Towel Forceps
    $74.79 - $88.90
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    Lane Towel Forceps

    Lane towel forceps are available in 15 cm and 20 cm lengths and feature ratcheted ring handles for secure drape and towel fixation. German surgical...

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What this collection covers

  • Backhaus towel clamps - the classic perforating pattern, 3½" to 6", including clip-on versions.
  • Cross-action towel clips - Jones and Schaedel, which close under spring tension.
  • Non-perforating towel clamps - including ball-and-socket patterns that grip without piercing.
  • Named patterns - Lane, Moynihan, Doyen, Bernhard (Straube), Roeder, Edna (Lorna), Ombredanne (Jackson), Tohoku.
  • Baby towel clamps - 3" for small fields.

Perforating or non-perforating?

A perforating clamp holds very securely, but every hole it makes is a break in the drape's barrier. Non-perforating clamps keep the drape intact, which is why many facilities prefer them with impervious and disposable drapes, and for fixing tubing and cords.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Backhaus towel clamp? A ratcheted towel clamp with curved, sharp, interlocking tips - the most widely used perforating pattern.

What does cross-action mean? The clip is closed by its own spring, so it is squeezed to open rather than locked with a ratchet.

Can towel clamps hold tissue? Some heavier patterns are used on tissue or bone, but they are designed and sold for drapes.

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