Clinical Application
These tissue forceps are designed to provide secure, controlled handling of soft tissues during general surgical procedures, minor operative cases, and wound closure. The 1x2 tooth tip offers positive engagement of tissue with reduced slippage, making the instrument useful for grasping fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin edges during suturing and tissue approximation.
Design & Configuration
The 1x2-tooth tip configuration features a single tooth on one jaw opposing two teeth on the other, creating a stable three-point bite that concentrates grip while minimizing crush injury relative to broader-toothed patterns. The thumb-forceps layout gives the operator tactile feedback and fine control for delicate maneuvers such as placing sutures, handling thin tissue planes, and atraumatic retraction of wound edges.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps
- Pattern / model: 1x2T
- Configuration: Thumb forceps
- Length or size: 15 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 1x2 teeth
- Typical surgical use: Grasping and manipulating soft tissue, wound edge approximation, suturing assistance
- Material / construction: Stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel with precision-machined 1x2 teeth to ensure consistent engagement and longevity through repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for reusable use and is compatible with standard decontamination and steam sterilization protocols used in hospital and ASC settings.
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