Kocher forceps
E91526
Kocher forceps are a type of surgical clamp with serrated jaws and a ratcheted handle, commonly used to grasp tough tissues or control bleeding during operations.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kocher forceps canonical | 1 |
| curved Kocher forceps | 1 |
| straight Kocher forceps | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T767483 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kocher forceps Context triple: [Emil Theodor Kocher, hasEponym, Kocher forceps]
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A.
Elster
Elster is a river in central Europe, primarily flowing through the German state of Saxony and its surrounding regions.
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B.
Philips Wing
Philips Wing is a modern exhibition and gallery space within Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, often used for temporary and special exhibitions.
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C.
Finkelstein
Finkelstein is a Jewish surname of German and Yiddish origin, commonly associated with families of Central and Eastern European descent.
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D.
Cleave
Cleave is a given name variant of Clive, used as an alternative personal name or spelling.
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E.
Remoulins
Remoulins is a commune in southern France’s Gard department, known for its proximity to the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and its location along the Gardon River.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kocher forceps Target entity description: Kocher forceps are a type of surgical clamp with serrated jaws and a ratcheted handle, commonly used to grasp tough tissues or control bleeding during operations.
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A.
Elster
Elster is a river in central Europe, primarily flowing through the German state of Saxony and its surrounding regions.
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B.
Philips Wing
Philips Wing is a modern exhibition and gallery space within Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, often used for temporary and special exhibitions.
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C.
Finkelstein
Finkelstein is a Jewish surname of German and Yiddish origin, commonly associated with families of Central and Eastern European descent.
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D.
Cleave
Cleave is a given name variant of Clive, used as an alternative personal name or spelling.
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E.
Remoulins
Remoulins is a commune in southern France’s Gard department, known for its proximity to the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and its location along the Gardon River.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hemostatic forceps
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surgical clamp ⓘ surgical instrument ⓘ |
| belongsToCategory |
hemostats
ⓘ
surgical clamps ⓘ |
| clinicalRole | mechanical aid in achieving hemostasis ⓘ |
| gripType | locking grip ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
box lock joint
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ring handles ⓘ toothed tip ⓘ transverse serrations on jaws ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
firmly grasp tissue that is difficult to hold
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securely clamp bleeding vessels ⓘ |
| hasHandleType | ratcheted handle ⓘ |
| hasInventor | Emil Theodor Kocher ⓘ |
| hasJawFeature | interlocking teeth at the tip ⓘ |
| hasJawType | serrated jaws ⓘ |
| hasLengthRange | approximately 14 cm to 20 cm ⓘ |
| hasLockingMechanism | ratchet lock ⓘ |
| hasSurface | non-slip serrated surface ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
curved Kocher forceps
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linked to:
Kocher forceps
straight Kocher forceps ⓘ
linked to:
Kocher forceps
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| isClassifiedAs | traumatic forceps ⓘ |
| isReusable | true ⓘ |
| material | stainless steel ⓘ |
| mayCause | tissue trauma if misused ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Emil Theodor Kocher ⓘ |
| regardedAs | standard instrument in many surgical sets ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration | should not be used on delicate tissue ⓘ |
| sterilizationMethod | steam sterilization ⓘ |
| typicalTipConfiguration | one tooth on one jaw and two teeth on the opposite jaw ⓘ |
| usedBy |
surgeons
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surgical assistants ⓘ |
| usedDuring | surgical operations ⓘ |
| usedFor |
clamping blood vessels
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controlling bleeding ⓘ grasping tough tissues ⓘ hemostasis ⓘ holding tissue securely ⓘ |
| usedIn |
abdominal surgery
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general surgery ⓘ gynecologic surgery ⓘ orthopedic surgery ⓘ |
| usedWith |
other hemostatic clamps
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surgical drapes ⓘ sutures ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kocher forceps Description of subject: Kocher forceps are a type of surgical clamp with serrated jaws and a ratcheted handle, commonly used to grasp tough tissues or control bleeding during operations.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Kocher forceps
linked to: Kocher forceps