Backhaus Towel Clamp Forceps: Perforating and Atraumatic Jaws for Precise Surgical Draping Standard OR protocol requires that sterile drapes be anchored before incision to maintain a contamination-free operative field. The backhaus towel clamp achieves this through inward-curved perforating tips that engage both drape and skin simultaneously, consistent with established draping technique across general and orthopedic procedures. InstrumentPrimary Use & ProcedureDesignBackhaus Towel Clamp 3.25″ (8 cm)Pediatric and minor procedure draping — secures sterile field margins at incision siteInward-curved perforating tips, ratchet ring-handle, box-joint constructionBackhaus Towel Clamp 5.25″ (13 cm)General and orthopedic surgery draping — anchors towel or drape to skin at operative marginInward-curved perforating tips, ratchet ring-handle, box-joint construction What is a backhaus towel clamp used for in surgery? It is used to fix sterile surgical drapes to the patient's skin, defining and maintaining the margins of the operative field before incision. What is the difference between a perforating and an atraumatic towel clamp?A backhaus perforating towel clamp uses sharp pointed tips that pierce the drape and skin for a firm grip; atraumatic towel clamps use blunt tips to hold the drape without penetrating skin. Can I request customized sizes or bulk quantities?Yes, Hamsan Surgical offers customization options and flexible bulk order quantities for global buyers. Product Features & Specifications Product Name: Backhaus Towel Clamp ForcepsProduct Type: Towel Clamp / Perforating Towel ClampAvailable Sizes: 3.25″ (8 cm) and 5.25″ (13 cm)Tip Type: Inward-curved perforating sharp pointed tipsHandle Type: Finger ring ratchet-lockJoint Type: Box-joint constructionMaterial: Stainless SteelReusable: YesSterilisation Method: Autoclave-compatible Passivation: YesApplication: Surgical drape fixation open surgery, orthopedic, gynecological, and pediatric draping