Tissue Forceps
Also called Rat Tooth Forceps, Mouse Tooth Forceps
Medium-weight thumb forceps with grooved grips, tapering to tips with interlocking teeth, most often 1x2 (one tooth on one side fits between two on the other). The one shown is a long version.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Holds and moves tissue such as skin and fascia during dissection and suturing.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Lengths from about 5 to 12 in. Teeth patterns include 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 5x6, 9x9 and 1x2 with serrations.
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