Instrument guide › Grasping & holding
Toothed Forcep
Also called: Tissue Forceps, Rat Tooth Forcep, rat tooth, tissue forceps with teeth, Toothed Tissue Forceps
What it is used for
Effective for securing moderate-to-dense tissues during wound approximation and closure procedures.
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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Dressing Pickups
Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.