Forceps, towel, Jones

Alternative names
Clamp, towel, Jones
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L031307
TOWEL AND TUBE CLAMPS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
34961
Towel clamp, reusable (A manual instrument designed to hold together surgical towels and/or drapes, or for securing other devices such as cables/leads, during an operation/intervention; some types may in addition be used for compressing tubes. It is made of metallic and/or polymer materials and is available in a variety of sizes and designs (e.g., two blades joined at their midpoints, single alpha-shaped device, various gripping jaws); it is commonly known as a towel clamp, towel forceps, or towel clip. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices