Sklar Leriche Tissue Forceps, Toothed 5x6 6 Inch
A 6 inch toothed tissue forceps with a 5x6 tooth pattern, used to grasp tougher or thicker tissue with a firmer hold than the plain Leriche forceps.
The Sklar Leriche Tissue Forceps is a 6 inch instrument built with a 5x6 tooth pattern at the jaw, a heavier, multi-tooth arrangement that gives a firmer, more positive grip on tissue than the plain, non-toothed Leriche forceps it is closely related to. This toothed version is intended for situations where the tissue being handled is tougher, thicker or more prone to slipping, and the added grip from the interlocking teeth helps the surgeon maintain control without repeatedly repositioning the instrument.
Because the toothed and plain Leriche forceps serve genuinely different purposes, one prioritizing atraumatic handling and the other a firmer mechanical grip, they are kept as separate instruments rather than variants of the same listing. General and vascular surgeons choose between the two depending on whether the tissue in front of them calls for a gentler or a firmer hold.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard reprocessing protocols, with the teeth checked before use to confirm they interlock cleanly and remain undamaged.
