High-Fidelity, Low-Cost Microvascular Training Clamps

Using a single sheet of stainless steel and a crimping tool, single and double-opposing microvascular clamps can be created with reproducible design that is low cost, with high-fidelity, and can be manufactured by microvascular surgeons in resource-limited environments. Supplies can easily be shipped around the world and assembled. The stainless steel used to create these clamps is amenable to conventional sterilization methods and projected long-term durability. Further study is required to determine safety and device longevity for use in human populations.