Clinical Application
Taylor tissue forceps with a 1x2 tooth tip are intended for controlled grasping and manipulation of soft tissue where a positive, yet minimally traumatic, purchase is required. Common uses include wound edge handling, tissue retraction during closure or dissection, suture handling and placement, and fine tissue manipulation in general, plastic, ENT, and minor operative procedures.
Design & Configuration
The straight shaft provides direct alignment between the operator’s hand and the tissue plane for precise control in confined fields. The 1x2 tooth tip configuration offers a reliable grip on soft tissue without broad crushing surfaces; the offset tooth arrangement concentrates contact to reduce slippage while limiting localized trauma, which is particularly useful when approximating delicate tissue or holding small flaps and dermal edges during suturing.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Tissue forceps
- Pattern / model: Taylor tissue
- Configuration: Straight
- Length: 17.5 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: 1x2 teeth
- Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The machined tooth pattern provides consistent engagement and can withstand repeated sterilization cycles appropriate for reusable 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