Sklar Lahey Traction Forceps, 6-1/4 Inch
A 6-1/4 inch forceps used to grasp tissue and apply gentle, sustained traction during general surgical procedures, including thyroid surgery.
The Sklar Lahey Traction Forceps is an instrument measuring 6-1/4 inches, designed to grasp tissue firmly enough to apply steady traction during dissection, a task that helps the surgeon keep tissue planes taut and visible while working with the other hand. This kind of controlled, sustained pulling force is particularly useful in procedures where the surgeon needs to maintain tension on a structure such as the thyroid gland or surrounding tissue for extended periods while performing careful dissection around nearby nerves and vessels.
Its moderate length suits work at typical surgical depths in the neck or upper body rather than very deep cavity access. General and endocrine surgeons use traction forceps of this type during thyroidectomy and related procedures, as well as more broadly wherever sustained tissue traction supports safer, more controlled dissection.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard surgical instrument reprocessing protocols, with the jaw checked before use to confirm a secure, even grip under tension.
