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Toothed Adson Tissue Forceps

Holding / Grasping
To hold skin edges either during initial skin incision or during skin approximation, very common forcep

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Toothed Adson Tissue Forceps are surgical tools designed for holding/grasping tissue securely during medical procedures, analogous to the tight grip of a hand or how teeth function in biting and tearing food.

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Toothed Adson Tissue Forceps are surgical instruments used primarily for holding/grasping during procedures such as surgeries. They are particularly useful to hold skin edges either during an initial skin incision or during skin approximation. They have teeth that provide a firm grip on the tissue, akin to how the cuspid or canine tooth tears and shreds food, while the incisor is more for slicing. When a firm grip is required, as described by the comparison of a hand gripping tightly, the forceps work similarly by increasing contact and thus the security of the hold on the tissue.

They have a toothed design that allows for a firm grip on the skin. The forceps are used to ensure precision and control during surgical

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