Clinical Application
Designed for secure, controlled grasping of skin, fascia and other soft tissues during suturing, wound approximation and routine soft-tissue handling. The 3x4 tooth jaw pattern provides a stable, asymmetric grip that resists tissue slippage, making these forceps well suited for wound edge handling, placement and tying of sutures, and general-purpose use in general surgery, plastics, ENT and ambulatory procedures. Not intended for handling extremely delicate structures where atraumatic forceps are required.
Design & Configuration
As a single-handed thumb forceps, the instrument uses tapered jaws with an interlocking 3x4 tooth arrangement to maximize purchase on tissue with precise tip alignment. The 18 cm overall length offers reach into deeper wounds while maintaining tactile feedback and control at the tip—important during suture placement and fine tissue manipulation. The non-locking configuration allows quick release and repositioning without manipulating a ratchet or other locking mechanism.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Tissue thumb forceps (non-locking)
- Pattern: 3x4 tooth (asymmetric interlocking teeth)
- Length: 18 cm
- Primary use: Grasping skin, fascia and subcutaneous tissue for suturing and wound closure
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance, consistent tip alignment and durability through repeated use. The instrument is intended for repeated clinical use and can be processed using standard sterilization workflows appropriate for reusable stainless-steel 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