Bayonet Grasping Forceps

Description

Function:

• Grasping and manipulating tissues during surgery.
• Can also be used to remove sterile wound dressings.
• Examining, grabbing, or removing tissue from the ear and nasal cavities.
• Holding the skin during treatments.

Features:

• Bayonet Shaft: The angled shape makes it simpler to go into small locations and around corners in the body.
• Jaws may be smooth or serrated depending on their purpose.
• Serrated jaws provide a greater grasp on tissue.
• Length: varies according on the use, but normally ranges from 6″ to 10″.
• Material: Typically composed of high-quality stainless steel to ensure longevity and sanitation.

Benefits:

• Versatility: Their gripping abilities and angled shape make them suitable for a variety of surgical operations.
• Precision: The grabbing mechanism enables careful manipulation of fragile tissues.
• Accessibility: The bayonet shaft enables surgeons to reach regions that would be difficult to access with straight forceps.

Types:

• There are several versions based on the particular use:
• Cottle Skin Grasping Forceps are used in rhinoplasty to grip and retain the skin surrounding the septum.
• Jansen Forceps: ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) forceps with a bayonet form that are useful for inserting things or removing foreign materials from the nasal canal.
• Yasargil Tumor Grasping Forceps: Used to grab and manipulate tumors during surgery.