Thoracic Forceps

Tungsten carbide jaws Babcock Tissue Forceps have jaws that are made from tungsten carbide, the hardest metal made for surgical instruments. Precision-milled serrations are formed onto the tungsten carbide inserts, resulting in pyramid-shaped teeth that provide a non-slip grip. Pyramid-shaped teeth align perfectly with each other to provide a durable and reliable grasp of the most delicate or toughest tissues, as well as needles, sutures, dressing materials and delicate vessels. Smooth tungsten carbide inserts are also available for delicate procedures. Spring tension allows for surgeons to maintain proper and consistent position, ensuring optimal grip without having to apply excess force. These forceps also feature gold-plated handles.

Adson-Baby Forceps narrow, curved, very delicate Adson-Baby Forceps are typically used to grasp delicate tissue due to during general surgeries, especially in plastic surgery procedures. The very delicate pattern of the forceps includes partially serrated jaws that are narrow and curved. These jaws are also offered in two different lengths and are intended for tissue to be handled carefully.

Adson Thumb Forceps - Cross-Serrated Tips cross-serrated tips, 4-3/4" (12.1 cm) Adson Thumb Forceps are handcrafted from surgical grade German stainless steel with cross-serrated tips for additional grip. Available in a variety of forms: for dressings with a serrated platform or for tissue with a serrated platform and 1x2 teeth.

Longitudinal serrations, 1x2 teeth, straight Allen-Kocher Artery and Intestinal Forceps are designed with longitudinal serrations on straight jaws. These ratchet ring-handled forceps also contain 1x2 teeth on the tips of the jaws that interlock in order to compress tissue in which blood is being depleted.