Forceps

Tweezer, forceps, needle pullers – here's some information on selecting the proper forceps for your application.

Choosing Surgical Forceps

501244 Thumb ForcepsSurgical forceps may be broadly divided into two categories, thumb forceps (frequently called tweezers or pinning forceps) and ring forceps (also called hemostats, hemostatic forceps and locking forceps).

Thumb forceps are spring forceps used by compression between your thumb and forefinger and are used for grasping, holding or manipulating body tissue. They are non-ratchet style. For example, you could use thumb forceps to hold or move tissue during surgery or to move dressings.

Hemostatic forceps are hinged forceps that look more like scissors. Hinged forceps may come with or without a "lock" for clamping.

Thumb forceps are available with a variety of tips. The tips may be flat, serrated, cupped, ringed, grooved, diamond dusted or have teeth. The tips may also be straight, curved or angled. See the images below. Serrated tweezers (thumb forceps) are designed for use with tissues. The serrations or teeth actually cause less damage than flat forceps, because it requires less pressure to maintain a firm grip. Use smooth or cross-hatched forceps for removing sutures, moving dressing or other drapes.

Commonly used thumb forceps include Adson forceps, Iris forceps and Foester forceps.

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Locking forceps may be called clamps and are used to securely hold tissue. When they are used to control blood flow, they are called hemostats. When used to grasp and manipulate needles, they are called needle holders.

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  1. Microdissecting Forceps, 10.2 cm
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  2. Foerster Forceps, 10.2 cm
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  3. Micro Adson Forceps, 12 cm
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  4. Adson Forceps, 12cm, 1x2 Teeth
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  5. Tissue Forceps with Teeth, 14.5 cm
    In stock
  6. DeBakey Tissue Forceps, 15cm
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  7. Gillies Dissecting Forceps, 15.5cm
    In stock
  8. Ring Tipped Forceps, 10cm
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  9. McPherson Forceps with Tying Platform, Angled, Titanium
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  10. Jewelers #5 Forceps, 11 cm, Titanium Jewelers #5 Forceps, 11 cm, Titanium
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  11. Titanium Forceps with Tying Platform, Straight, 11.5cm
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  12. Dumont Tweezers #5, 11cm, 0.05 x 0.01mm Tips, Biology
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  13. Dumont Tweezers #7, 12cm, Curved, 0.17x0.1mm Tips
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  14. Adson-Brown Forceps, 12cm, Straight, TC Jaws, 7x7 Teeth
    In stock
  15. Dumont Tweezers #5B, 11cm, Angled, 0.05x0.01mm Tips
    In stock
  16. Dumont Tweezers 5MS, 8.2cm, Straight, 0.09x0.05mm Tips
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  17. Russian Forceps, 15.25 cm, 7mm Serrated Oval Tip
    In stock
  18. Graefe Fixation Forceps, 11.5cm, 5x5 Teeth, 4mm Tip
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  19. Teflon Coated Tweezers, 11cm, Straight, 0.25x0.1mm Tips
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  20. Bonn Forceps, Tying Platform, 9.5cm, Straight
    In stock
  21. Iris Forceps, 10.2cm, Full Curve, Serrated
    In stock
  22. Suture Tying Forceps, 10cm, Straight, 0.5x0.5mm Tips
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  23. Student Tweezer Kit, Swiss-Made
    In stock
  24. Colibri Forceps, 8.5cm, Straight, Titanium
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