Artery forceps also called a hemostat or a hemostatic clamp is a surgical tool used in many surgical procedures to control bleeding. The Artery forceps have handles that can be held in place by their locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is typically a series of interlocking teeth, a few on each handle, that allows the user to adjust the clamping force of the pliers. When locked together, the force between the tips is approximately 40N.