Sklar Kelly Tissue Forceps, Gutch Handle 3x4 Teeth
A 9 inch straight tissue forceps with 3x4 teeth, a stop pin and a Gutch style handle, used to grasp and hold tissue firmly during general surgery.
The Sklar Kelly Tissue Forceps is a straight instrument measuring 9 inches, built with a 3x4 tooth pattern at the jaw, a heavier interlocking arrangement than the common 1x2 pattern, giving it a firmer purchase on tougher or thicker tissue. The instrument includes a stop pin, a small feature that limits how far the jaws can close, helping the surgeon apply a consistent grip without excessive crushing force, and it is finished with a Gutch style handle, a ring handle design that some surgeons find offers a more secure, ratchet free hold during sustained grasping.
This combination of features suits situations where the surgeon needs to hold heavier or denser tissue firmly and for an extended period without the instrument slipping. It is used across general surgery wherever a robust grasping forceps is needed beyond the reach of finer, more delicate patterns. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the teeth and stop pin checked before use.
