Clinical Application
These long 1x2 tooth forceps provide a secure purchase on skin, fascia and other dense soft tissues for tasks such as wound edge handling, suture placement, and controlled retraction. The 1x2 tooth configuration is commonly used to hold tissue firmly during closure without the need for additional clamps, making the instrument useful in general surgical, trauma, and procedural settings where precise tissue control is required at greater reach.
Design & Configuration
The 1x2 tooth jaw pattern places a single opposing tooth against a pair of teeth to concentrate contact force at discrete points, reducing slippage on tough tissue while enabling controlled manipulation. A 30 cm shaft increases working reach into deeper cavities or across larger operative fields, allowing the assistant or surgeon to maintain a comfortable hand position away from the immediate wound margin. The straight alignment of the jaws and the tooth geometry are selected to maximize purchase while minimizing need for repeated repositioning.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: 1x2 tooth
- Configuration: Tissue forceps, 1x2 prong
- Length: 30 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 1x2 tooth (one tooth opposite two teeth)
- Typical use: Grasping and retracting tissue during suturing and wound closure
- Material / construction: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel to provide the durability and corrosion resistance expected for reusable surgical instruments. Machined tooth tips deliver precise contact geometry for reliable tissue purchase. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and sterilization in standard hospital workflows.
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