Aortic coarctation clamp

An aortic coarctation clamp is a hand-held surgical instrument used to temporarily compress the narrowed segment of the aorta in patients with aortic coarctation, a congenital heart defect. It is designed to be atraumatic, allowing surgeons to control blood flow during repair procedures without damaging the vessel wall.

This device is a reusable, manually operated instrument typically constructed from high-grade stainless steel with optional carbide inserts. It features a scissors-like, self-retaining design with ring handles and serrated blades—either straight or curved—containing a central non-serrated trough to minimize vascular injury during use.