Clinical Application
Designed for controlled tissue handling, these 3x4-tooth tissue forceps provide a secure grip on skin, fascia and other relatively robust soft tissues. They are commonly used for wound edge retraction, suture placement, tissue stabilization during dissection, and general-purpose grasping in ambulatory surgery, minor procedures and operative settings where a firm, positive hold is required. The 3x4 tooth arrangement offers improved purchase on tougher tissue compared with fine atraumatic forceps, and users should avoid using the instrument on fragile structures such as bowel serosa or delicate neurovascular tissue to prevent crushing injury.
Design & Configuration
The thumb-forceps configuration gives direct fingertip control for fine manipulations and rapid engagement/release during suturing and wound handling. The asymmetric 3x4 tooth pattern concentrates contact points to reduce slippage and maintain tissue position under tension. At 14 cm overall length, the geometry balances reach and tactile feedback—suitable for superficial and moderate-depth tasks without excessive shaft length that can reduce manual precision.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps (thumb forceps)
- Pattern / model: USA Model Tissue Forceps 3x4T
- Configuration: Single-action thumb forceps
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 3x4 tooth
- Typical use: Grasping and repositioning skin, fascia and other relatively robust soft tissues
- Material / construction: Surgical stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability consistent with reusable instrumentation. The instrument is designed for standard sterilization and reprocessing workflows used in hospitals and ambulatory 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