Clinical Application
Designed to capture and contain small tissue specimens or foreign bodies with minimal crush injury, this capsule-style forceps is used when specimen integrity and atraumatic handling are priorities. The instrument is suitable for retrieval of biopsies, small loose fragments, capsule-shaped tissue, or foreign material during both open and minimally invasive procedures where controlled, enclosed grasping reduces contamination and trauma to surrounding tissue.
Design & Configuration
The encapsulating (capsule) jaw geometry encloses the specimen within a rounded chamber as the jaws close, reducing point pressure and distributing contact forces to minimize tissue crush. The atraumatic design helps preserve specimen architecture for pathology and reduces iatrogenic soft-tissue injury. The 24.5 cm overall length provides reach and maneuverability for deeper cavities while maintaining tactile control at the handles.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps (capsule/encapsulating jaws)
- Pattern: Millin capsule, atraumatic
- Length: 24.5 cm overall
- Jaw style: Capsule-style, enclosed grasping chamber for contained retrieval
- Intended use: Atraumatic grasping and retrieval of small specimens and foreign bodies
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The simple, robust construction supports repeated use and standard sterilization cycles appropriate for reusable surgical instruments.
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