Grip Plier (self locking) 18cm

Clinical Application

Self-locking grip pliers provide controlled, sustained clamping for a wide range of short-duration tasks. Common uses include securing soft tissue or small structures during dissection, holding suture ends or needles, providing tension on dressings or grafts, and stabilizing small instruments or implants in ambulatory procedures and minor operating-room cases. The locking mechanism allows the instrument to maintain its hold without continuous hand force, freeing an assistant or enabling two-handed maneuvers.

Design & Configuration

The instrument employs a ratchet-style self-locking mechanism that engages at incremental positions to produce reliable, hands-free retention. Serrated or textured jaws enhance purchase on tissue, suture material, or small components to reduce slippage. At 18 cm overall length, the instrument balances reach and tactile control—providing sufficient working length for many general, minor, and clinic procedures while remaining compact for tray organization and transport.

Instrument Specifications

• Overall length: 18 cm
• Locking mechanism: Ratchet-style self-locking
• Jaw pattern: Serrated/textured gripping surfaces
• Primary uses: Tissue stabilization, suture management, dressing tensioning, instrument holding
• Construction: Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion‑resistant surgical stainless steel appropriate for repeated use and routine sterilization. The durable metal construction provides reliable jaw alignment and sustained performance over repeated cycles. Designed for reprocessing in standard sterilization workflows common to clinics and surgery centers.

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