ConMed 543800 5mm Clip Remover Laparoscopic Grasping Forceps 18"

ConMed 543800 5mm x 18" Specialized Laparoscopic Clip Remover

The ConMed 543800 is a high-precision instrument engineered to solve one of the most technical challenges in minimally invasive surgery: the safe removal of surgical clips. Featuring specialized clip-remover jaws, this forceps provides a non-slip, high-traction interface that allows a surgeon to grasp a deployed clip, collapse its locking mechanism, and extract it without it falling into the peritoneal cavity. This is an indispensable tool for cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or vascular procedures where clip repositioning is required.

With its 18-inch (45 cm) working length, the 543800 provides the "Long-Reach" capability necessary for bariatric patients or deep-seated anatomy. Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a high-fidelity tactile handle, this instrument ensures the surgeon can feel the exact moment the clip is engaged and secured. Its rigid, non-modular design ensures maximum torque and tip control during the extraction process.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: ConMed

• Model Number: 543800

• Jaw Style: Specialized Clip-Retrieval / Remover Jaws

• Shaft Diameter: 5 mm

• Working Length: 18 inches (Approx. 45.7 cm) — Extended Bariatric Reach

• Handle Type: Ergonomic Ring Handle (Non-Ratcheting for Tactile Feedback)

• Material: High-Carbon Surgical Stainless Steel

Clinical & Operational Advantages

• Secure "No-Drop" Retrieval: The jaw profile is milled to "lock" onto the clip's spine, preventing the clip from becoming a "lost foreign body" during the high-tension removal phase.

• Bariatric-Ready Depth: The 45 cm shaft allows the surgeon to reach the cystic duct or pelvic vessels in patients with a high BMI without "hubbing" the instrument.

• Atraumatic Surroundings: Designed to engage only the metal or plastic clip, minimizing the "collateral" tissue tugging often associated with using standard graspers for clip removal.

• Simplified Single-Piece Build: Unlike modular CLICKLINE-style tools, this solid-shaft design provides a more direct tactile "feel" of the clip's resistance.

Condition

• Status: Used – Excellent Condition.

• Functional Assessment: The jaws align with 100% precision and the pivot pin is tight with zero lateral play. The handle action is smooth and responsive.

• Cosmetic Status: This instrument presents in exceptional condition, with a bright finish and no visible signs of metal stress or heavy clinical wear.

• Reprocessing Note: This instrument is provided non-sterile. It must be professionally cleaned and autoclaved per your facility's validated Laparoscopic/General Surgery protocols prior to use.

Warranty

• ✔ Primis "Secure-Grip" Guarantee We guarantee the ConMed 543800 to have perfectly aligned jaws and a smooth mechanical action. If the jaws exhibit any "play" or fail to grip a standard clip upon arrival, Primis Medical will provide a full refund or replacement.

What’s Included

• (1) ConMed 543800 5mm Clip Remover Laparoscopic Forceps (18")

Shipping

• Fast and secure shipping.

• Ships within 1-2 business days.

• Packaged in a reinforced shipping tube to ensure the 18-inch rigid shaft and specialized jaws arrive in ready-to-process condition.