Designed to assist in grasping, manipulating, compressing, or joining tissue and ligatures.
Available in two primary designs:
A self-retaining, scissor-style instrument with ring handles. The working end may feature straight, angled, or curved blades with parallel grooves or serrations for enhanced grip.
A tweezer-style instrument (including micro or fine versions) with two conjoined blades and serrated tips for precise handling.