Sklar Allis-Thoms Tissue Forceps, 6x7 Teeth
An 8 inch tissue forceps with a 6x7 tooth pattern, used to grasp and hold larger areas of tissue during surgery. It is built for repeated sterilisation and use across many cases.
The Sklar Allis-Thoms Tissue Forceps is an 8 inch instrument that pairs the familiar Allis jaw action with a Thoms pattern tooth arrangement, giving a 6x7 tooth configuration suited to grasping a broader area of tissue than a standard shorter Allis forceps. The extended length and wider tooth pattern make it useful in procedures where the surgeon needs to retract or hold a larger flap or a deeper structure securely, distributing grip pressure across more contact points to reduce localised tissue trauma.
Like other instruments in the Allis family, the handle ratchets closed so the jaws hold their grip on tissue without ongoing hand pressure, which is helpful when the forceps is being used to maintain retraction over an extended period during the case. This is a single fixed size listing. General, gynaecologic and reconstructive surgery teams typically keep at least one Allis-Thoms forceps within their standard tray for situations calling for this particular length and tooth combination.
