Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of delicate soft tissues, this Cushing-style forceps is commonly used for precise tissue manipulation during neurosurgical, ENT, vascular and general surgical procedures. The 1x2 tooth configuration gives secure purchase on tissue and suture without excessive crushing, making it suitable for dural handling, fine dissection, suture placement and specimen handling where controlled grip and fingertip feedback are required.
Design & Configuration
The fine tapered tip and 1x2 tooth arrangement provide an asymmetric bite that improves initial penetration and reduces slippage on delicate tissues. A 17 cm overall length offers reach into deeper cavities while retaining tactile control at the distal tip. The thumb-style, non-locking configuration permits rapid, precise repositioning and direct tactile feel—important for microdissection and tasks that require intermittent grasp-and-release maneuvers.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Cushing
- Configuration: Thumb-style (non-locking) tissue forceps
- Length: 17 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 1x2 teeth
- Typical surgical use: Delicate soft-tissue grasping and suture handling in neurosurgery, ENT, vascular and general surgery
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-finished tip for reliable alignment and consistent grasping performance. The construction is corrosion-resistant and compatible with standard sterilization processes for repeated clinical use.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy