Used to grasp, manipulate, compress, or join tissue and ligature. This instrument typically features one of two primary designs:
A self-retaining, scissors-like design with ring handles. Its working end has a variety of blade configurations—such as straight, angled, or curved—and features parallel grooves or serrations to ensure a secure grip.
A forceps- or tweezers-like design (which may be a micro/fine instrument), consisting of two conjoined arms with a serrated tip at the working end.