Clinical Application
Designed for controlled tissue handling during delicate dissections, these Potts Smith forceps with serrated tips provide secure purchase on soft tissue and small vessels. They are useful for exposure, traction, placement of sutures or ligatures, and controlled manipulation in specialties that require precise grip—such as vascular, cardiothoracic, ENT and general surgery.
Design & Configuration
The serrated jaw surface delivers consistent, non-slip contact to minimize tissue slippage while allowing the surgeon fine control over traction and positioning. At 21 cm overall length the instrument offers reach into deeper operative fields while retaining tactile feedback at the tip. The straight working profile and slender jaws favor visibility and access in narrow surgical corridors.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Potts Smith forceps
- Jaw finish: Serrated (fine serrations)
- Overall length: 21 cm
- Intended use: Grasping and manipulation of delicate soft tissue and small vessels
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for corrosion resistance and durability. Constructed for repeated use and routine sterilization cycles typical in operating room instrument sets.
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