The Vogen Type Sesamoid Clamp Shaft is a surgical instrument designed for procedures involving the sesamoid bones, which are small, round bones embedded within tendons, most commonly in the feet (e.g., the big toe). This clamp is specifically designed for use in orthopedics, particularly when handling or manipulating the sesamoid bones during surgeries like sesamoidectomy (removal of a sesamoid bone) or other foot and ankle surgeries.