Sklar TC Gilles Tissue Forceps, 6 Inch
A 6 inch tungsten carbide tissue forceps with 1x2 teeth, used by plastic surgeons to grasp and manage tissue during reconstructive procedures.
The Sklar TC Gilles Tissue Forceps carries tungsten carbide jaw inserts with a 1x2 tooth pattern, giving a secure grip on tissue that stays sharp over more use than an all steel jaw. At six inches overall, it is sized for plastic and reconstructive surgery, a field the Gilles name is historically associated with, where careful tissue handling directly affects the cosmetic outcome.
The forceps lets the surgeon hold skin and soft tissue with just enough grip to control it during suturing or flap work, without excessive crush that could compromise healing or scarring. This instrument is used in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery settings, including hospital operating theatres and dedicated plastic surgery clinics.
Plastic surgeons and their assisting teams rely on this pattern as part of a fine tissue handling set alongside similarly sized scissors and needle holders. As a reusable instrument with tungsten carbide inserts, it is cleaned, inspected and steam sterilized between cases.
