Sklar Allis-Adair Tissue Forceps, 9x10 Teeth
A 6-1/2 inch tissue forceps with a 9x10 tooth pattern, used to grasp and hold tissue firmly during general surgical procedures. It is reused across procedures after cleaning and sterilisation.
The Sklar Allis-Adair Tissue Forceps is a 6-1/2 inch instrument combining the traditional Allis jaw action with a finer 9x10 tooth pattern, giving the surgeon a broader, multi-point grip on tissue than a standard Allis forceps with fewer, larger teeth. This tooth arrangement is favoured when a secure hold is needed across a wider tissue surface, such as when retracting fascia or grasping a broad flap, since the load is spread over more contact points and there is less risk of tissue tearing at a single tooth.
The self-retaining ratchet on the handle locks the jaws closed so the instrument can be left in place to maintain retraction while the surgeon's hands are needed elsewhere. This is a single fixed size listing, and forceps of this Allis-Adair pattern are typically kept as an alternative to the standard Allis forceps within a general surgery tray, chosen specifically when the wider tooth pattern suits the tissue being handled.
