Allis Tissue Forceps

Overview of Allis Tissue Forceps

These tissue forceps are classic surgical instruments used to grasp and hold fascia and other soft tissues during operations. These toothed tissue-holding forceps provide a firm, controlled grip, making them a standard choice in general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery when reliable tissue control is needed.

Applications:

Allis-tissue forceps are suitable for a variety of procedures where secure tissue fixation is required. Typical uses include:

• Grasping and holding fascia and soft tissue during dissection
• Stabilizing skin and tissue edges for suturing and wound closure
• Securing tissue while performing resection or excision
• Use as general-purpose tissue holding in open surgery
• Training students and residents in basic tissue handling techniques

Because of their interlocking teeth and ratcheted handle, allis grasping forceps are especially useful when a firm, non-slip grip is required, and some tissue trauma is acceptable.

Design and Working Principle:

Allis tissue-holding forceps are designed to combine a strong grip with good control in the surgeon’s hand. The toothed jaws interlock to hold tissue securely, while the ring handles and ratchet mechanism allow the instrument to be locked at different levels of tension. This design helps maintain steady traction on tissue with minimal effort.

• Interlocking toothed jaws provide a strong, non-slip grip on fascia and soft tissue
• Ratcheted ring handle allows incremental locking and stable holding
• Finger rings offer good leverage and comfortable control during prolonged use
• Stainless-steel construction ensures durability and resistance to corrosion

In many surgical sets, allis tissue holding forceps are included as the primary instrument for grasping tougher tissues such as fascia, breast tissue and skin flaps.

Technical Details:

People Also Ask

What are Allis tissue forceps used for?
Allis tissue forceps are used to grasp and hold fascia and soft tissue during surgery, providing a firm grip for retraction, dissection and suturing.

Do Allis tissue forceps have teeth?
Yes, the jaws of allis forceps have interlocking teeth, which help secure tissue firmly but can cause trauma if used on very delicate structures.

Are Allis tissue holding forceps reusable?
Yes, stainless-steel allis tissue holding forceps are reusable when properly cleaned and sterilized according to standard hospital protocols.

Can Allis tissue forceps be autoclaved?
Yes, these forceps are designed to be fully autoclavable and can withstand repeated steam sterilization cycles.

In which surgeries are Allis tissue forceps commonly used?
They are commonly used in general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics and plastic surgery for holding fascia and tissue edges during a wide range of procedures.

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