The Halsted-Mosquito Hemostat is used for hemostasis, vessel occlusion, and tissue retention during small animal surgery. The ratchet lock allows you to clamp tissue or bleeders and leave the instrument in place while continuing the procedure, freeing both hands for further work.

The Mosquito Hemostat is manufactured from high-grade surgical stainless steel (Inox), providing excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and autoclave compatibility.

Yes. The Mosquito Hemostat withstands standard autoclave cycles (121 °C, 15 min) and can be reused across many procedures. The ratchet mechanism should be inspected periodically to ensure proper locking.

The 12 cm slim-jaw Mosquito Hemostat is dimensioned for small animal surgery on mice and rats, matching the anatomical scale needed for delicate vessel and tissue handling.

The Mosquito Hemostat (13008-12) has very fine, slim jaws optimised for the smallest vessels and delicate tissue in rodent surgery. Standard Halsted hemostats and larger Kelly or Crile patterns have wider jaws better suited to thicker tissue or larger animal models. For rodent microsurgery and small vessel work, the Mosquito Hemostat is the standard choice.