Clinical Application
Designed to provide a secure, controlled grip on skin and more robust soft tissues during common surgical tasks. The 1x2 tooth arrangement delivers positive tissue engagement for holding, manipulating, and approximating tissue edges during suturing, wound closure, debridement, and soft-tissue dissection. Because of the toothed tip, this pattern is suited for use on dermal, subcutaneous and fascial tissues where a firm purchase is required; it should be used with caution on delicate neurovascular structures or friable tissues.
Design & Configuration
The English pattern offers a familiar, surgeon-oriented handle geometry that facilitates precise fingertip control. The 1x2T tip (one tooth opposing two teeth) concentrates grip at discrete contact points to minimize slippage while allowing fine positional adjustments of tissue during suturing and approximation. At 15 cm overall length, the instrument balances reach and tactile feedback for superficial to moderately deep procedures performed in general, plastic, and minor surgical settings.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Tissue forceps (Treves, English pattern)
- Tip configuration: 1x2T (one tooth vs. two teeth)
- Overall length: 15 cm
- Intended use: Grasping/approximating skin, subcutaneous tissue and robust soft tissue during suturing and dissection
- Reusable design for standard sterilization workflows
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. The toothed tip is precision-formed to provide consistent engagement and reliable handling across repeated procedures. Designed for reuse and routine decontamination according to facility 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