NES-2785

The Halstead Mosquito (NES-2785) is a fine-tipped haemostatic forceps available in three lengths, 10cm, 12.5cm, and 14cm, each offered in curved or straight jaws. Among the maxillofacial surgery instruments used for hemostasis, the Halstead Mosquito pattern is one of the most widely recognized, valued for its delicate tip and precise locking action on small vessels.
Why the size and shape options matter:
Three lengths let practitioners match reach to field depth
Curved jaws suit contoured vessel access
Straight jaws suit direct, front-facing clamping
Fine tip minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue
Its narrow, tapered jaws are built for clamping small blood vessels during dissection, giving practitioners fine control in delicate maxillofacial fields where a bulkier hemostat would be difficult to position accurately.
The ratcheted locking mechanism holds its grip securely once closed, freeing the practitioner’s hand while maintaining hemostasis, an essential feature during procedures where multiple vessels need to be controlled in sequence.
Built from surgical-grade stainless steel, these forceps withstand repeated sterilization cycles and daily clinical handling across all six size and shape combinations, keeping their fine tip precise over years of use. For practices needing a dependable, small-vessel hemostat, the Halstead Mosquito remains a tray essential.