Clinical Application
Compact, 10 cm tissue forceps with an asymmetric 3x4 tooth pattern designed to provide secure point purchase on skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and other moderately robust soft tissues. Suited for wound handling, tissue retraction during suturing, flap manipulation, and general minor procedures where a firm, positive grip is required. The 3x4 tooth arrangement delivers controlled penetration with reduced slippage compared with plain or serrated tips, helping maintain tissue orientation during placement of sutures or gentle traction.
Design & Configuration
The thumb-style, non-locking design offers direct tactile feedback and precise control for single-handed manipulation. The asymmetric 3x4 tooth tips concentrate contact forces at discrete points to maximize grip while minimizing broad compressive trauma to tissue. At 10 cm overall length, the instrument provides a balance of reach and maneuverability for superficial and confined operative fields, making it practical for clinic-based procedures, ambulatory surgery, and tighter spaces encountered in plastic and reconstructive work.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps (thumb-style, non-locking)
- Pattern / model: 3x4T (asymmetric tooth pattern)
- Length: 10 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 3x4 tooth for secure point purchase
- Typical uses: wound handling, suturing assistance, flap and tissue manipulation
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with a precision-finished tip to ensure consistent tooth alignment and reliable grip across repeated use. Designed for routine sterilization and repeated clinical use; finish and tolerances support long-term service life when processed according to facility sterilization protocols.
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