Used to assist in grasping, manipulating, compressing, or joining tissue and ligatures. It typically comes in two main designs:
• A self-retaining, scissor-style instrument with ring handles and various blade options—straight, angled, or curved—featuring parallel grooves or serrations for secure grip.
• A tweezer-style instrument (including micro or fine versions) with two conjoined blades and serrated tips at the working end for precise handling.