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Forceps

An anatomical forceps — dressing forceps — is toothless and grips materials, a surgical tissue forceps has 1x2 teeth and holds tissue, and DeBakey sits in between with finely serrated jaws.

Adson in both dressing and tissue models, DeBakey, straight and curved 14 cm dressing forceps, tissue forceps with 1x2 teeth, Graefe iris forceps, Feilchenfeld splinter forceps and Ewald anatomical forceps — stainless steel instruments for the clinic, the emergency room and teaching.

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Surgical Forceps 14 cmMedstuff
€5,95
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Dressing Forceps Straight 14 cmMedstuff
€5,95
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Graefe iris forceps, straight, 11 cmMedstuff
€9,95
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Feilchenfeld splinter forceps 11 cmMedstuff
€5,95
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Tissue Forceps 1x2 Teeth Fine Pattern Straight 14 cmMedstuff
€6,95
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Dressing forceps, fine model, straight, 14 cmMedstuff
€6,95
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Dressing forceps, curved, 14 cmMedstuff
€5,95
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Adson Dressing Forceps 12 cmMedstuff
€7,95
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Adson tissue forceps 1x2 teeth 12 cmMedstuff
€8,95
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Ewald dressing forceps anatomical, ward grade – 12cmMedstuff
€3,95
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Anatomical or surgical

The difference lies in the tip. The anatomical forceps has serrated gripping surfaces without teeth and handles swabs, tape, suture material and small objects. The surgical tissue forceps has teeth, usually in a 1x2 pattern — two teeth on one arm that interlock with one on the other. The teeth allow the forceps to hold skin and tissue with light pressure instead of crushing it. If you only need one of each, that combination covers the most.

Adson — the short model

Adson is 12 cm and tapers sharply from a wide grip to a fine tip. The handle sits securely between the fingers even though the working end is small, which is the whole point of the model. It is available here in both versions: Adson dressing forceps without teeth and Adson tissue forceps with 1x2 teeth.

DeBakey and the fine models

DeBakey has longitudinal, finely serrated jaws instead of teeth and is built to hold without puncturing — originally a vascular instrument, today used widely wherever tissue must be handled gently. Graefe iris forceps is the short 11-centimetre model for delicate precision work, and Feilchenfeld splinter forceps has narrow jaws intended for splinters and slivers. The claw forceps is the heavier variant, for the occasions when the grip needs to bite harder than an ordinary toothed forceps can manage.

Size, shape and material

14 cm is the standard length and is available both straight and curved — the curved one gives a clear view of the tip when the hand is in the way. 11–12 cm are the short models for fine work. The forceps are made of stainless steel and withstand repeated cleaning; follow the manufacturer's instructions and your routine for sterilisation. See also surgical instruments, scissors and needle holders.

Vanliga frågor om forceps

Which forceps should I get if I only buy one?

An anatomical dressing forceps of 14 cm is the most useful on its own — it handles swabs, tape, suture material and small objects without damaging anything. If you also need to hold tissue, you need a surgical forceps with 1x2 teeth alongside it; a toothless forceps then requires more pressure for the same grip.

What does 1x2 teeth mean?

That one arm ends in two teeth and the other in one, so that they interlock when the forceps is closed. The pattern gives a small, defined grip instead of a clamp across the whole surface. The same designation is used for artery forceps, for example Kocher and Mosquito with 1x2 teeth.

Straight or curved forceps?

Straight is the first choice and what most people work with. The curved model keeps the hand out of the line of sight and reaches into angles where a straight forceps has to be twisted — practical in narrow or deep fields. Many units have both in their set and choose according to the situation.

What sets Adson apart from ordinary forceps?

The size and proportions. Adson is shorter, 12 cm compared with the standard 14, and has a wider grip that tapers to a fine tip. This gives control in finer work without making the forceps hard to hold. The model is available with and without teeth.