Which instrument is commonly used as a clamping/occluding device?

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Clamping/occluding devices stop bleeding or secure a structure by squeezing tissue or vessels. The instrument commonly used for this purpose has a curved shaft with teeth at the tip and a ratcheted handle, which allows a firm grip on tougher tissue and vessels. That makes Kocher forceps the typical choice for occluding during procedures. Iris scissors are for precise cutting, Debakey forceps are atraumatic graspers for delicate tissue, and a probe is used for exploring, not clamping. So Kocher forceps are the best fit for clamping/occluding.