Clinical Application
These ring-handled tissue forceps are intended to provide a secure purchase on dense soft tissue and tissue edges during open surgical procedures. The 3x4 tooth jaw pattern offers firm engagement for applying traction, elevating specimens, or holding tissue during dissection and hemostasis. Common applications include general surgery, gynecologic procedures, and any case requiring controlled traction or temporary fixation of fascia, muscle, or other robust tissues. Due to the grasping force, they are typically used on tissue to be manipulated or removed rather than on delicate structures.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's 19 cm length balances reach with tactile control for work in shallow to moderate-depth operative fields. Ring handles with a ratchet locking mechanism allow the surgeon to maintain a consistent grip without continuous manual force, freeing an assistant or stabilizing tissue for suturing. The asymmetric 3x4 tooth arrangement provides interlocking contact points that minimize slippage while distributing bite force across the grasped tissue.
Instrument Specifications
- Type: Tissue forceps (ring-handled, ratcheted)
- Pattern: Judd-Allis
- Length: 19 cm
- Jaw pattern: 3x4 interlocking teeth for firm purchase
- Intended use: Traction and secure retention of dense soft tissue during open procedures
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The instrument is manufactured for reusable clinical use and designed to withstand standard sterilization and handling in operative environments.
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