Karl Storz 33700 Duval Grasping Forceps w/ 33166 Clickline Handle 10mm

Karl Storz Duval Grasping Forceps | Clickline System | 10mm | 33700 / 33166

The Karl Storz 33700/33166 assembly is a premium laparoscopic instrument designed for the delicate manipulation of lung tissue, bowel, or gastric structures. Combining the Duval "fenestrated" jaw with the ergonomic 33166 Clickline Handle, this 10mm instrument offers superior grip without compromising tissue viability.

As part of the Clickline platform, this instrument features a modular three-piece design (handle, insulated shaft, and insert), allowing for simplified cleaning, sterilization, and cost-effective component replacement.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Karl Storz

• System: Clickline (Modular)

• Jaw Type: Duval (Triangular, Fenestrated Grasper)

• Reference Number (Insert): 33700

• Reference Number (Handle): 33166

• Diameter: 10 mm

• Overall Length: 20.5 inches (~52 cm) — Extended reach for bariatric or deep pelvic access.

• Material: High-grade Surgical Stainless Steel / Medical Polymer Insulation

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Atraumatic Duval Geometry: The triangular, fenestrated jaw design distributes pressure over a larger surface area. This "alligator-style" terminal teeth row provides a secure, non-slip grip on heavy or slippery tissues (like lung or stomach) while minimizing the risk of perforation or crush injury.

• Clickline Modular Connectivity: The 33166 handle allows for rapid assembly and disassembly. This modularity ensures that the instrument can be thoroughly decontaminated during the CSSD process and allows the hospital to replace only the insert if the jaws become worn.

• Ratcheting Precision: The 33166 handle features a tactile, engaged ratcheting mechanism. This allows the surgeon to lock the forceps on tissue for retraction, reducing hand fatigue during long procedures and ensuring stable tissue positioning.

• 360° Rotation: The Clickline interface provides smooth, one-handed rotation of the instrument shaft, allowing the surgeon to adjust the jaw orientation without repositioning the wrist.

• Electrosurgical Safety: The shaft is encased in a high-dielectric black insulation, protecting non-target tissues from stray current or capacitive coupling during the use of adjacent energy devices.

Applications

• Thoracic Surgery: Grasping and retracting lung parenchyma during VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery).

• General Surgery: Manipulation of the stomach during Nissen fundoplication or bariatric bypass.

• Gastrointestinal Surgery: Handling of the bowel during resection where a wide-grip surface is required for stabilization.

• Bariatric Access: The 20.5" length is specifically suited for patients with increased abdominal wall thickness, providing the necessary reach to the operative field.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: PRE-OWNED — Excellent Condition.

• Integrity: This instrument has been inspected for mechanical fluidness and insulation integrity. The Duval jaws align perfectly, and the Clickline locking mechanism engages securely with a definitive "click."

• Sterilization Note: This is a REUSABLE instrument. It MUST be disassembled, manually cleaned, and sterilized via validated steam autoclave protocols in accordance with Karl Storz’s Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical application.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical equipment logistics, Primis Medical ensures all pre-owned Storz hardware is verified for "theater-ready" performance.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a protective, rigid container to prevent bending of the 20.5" shaft and to protect the delicate Duval teeth.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.