Clinical Application
Designed for precise handling of eyelashes, small lashes (cilia), and other delicate tissues at the eyelid margin and periocular surface. Commonly used in ophthalmology, oculoplastics, minor eyelid procedures, and ENT work where controlled, single-handed grasping and removal of fine structures or foreign material is required. The instrument's fine tips allow atraumatic engagement of cilia and tiny tissue fragments without broad tissue compression.
Design & Configuration
The spring-action thumb forceps configuration provides direct tactile feedback and one-handed operation for rapid manipulation in a confined surgical field. The 9.5 cm length balances reach and control: it is long enough to maintain a safe working distance from the operative site while short enough to permit fine manual control and stability. Fine, tapered tips concentrate contact to a small area, improving precision and minimizing trauma when isolating eyelashes or retrieving small particles.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Gradle Cilia
- Configuration: Spring-action thumb forceps
- Length: 9.5 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Fine, tapered atraumatic tips for delicate tissue and cilia
- Typical surgical use: Ophthalmic, oculoplastic, and ENT applications for eyelid/cilia handling and foreign-body removal
- Material / construction: Surgical stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability under routine clinical reprocessing. The single-piece operating geometry minimizes moving parts and supports repeated sterilization cycles while maintaining tip alignment and tactile responsiveness necessary for microsurgical handling.
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