McPherson Tying Forceps
3.5 mm smooth platform, 5.0 mm jaws, 3-1/8" (8.0 cm)Â McPherson Tying Forceps are a useful tool in ophthalmologic procedures, particularly cataract surgeries. The smooth tips are ideal for handling the anterior capsular flap during removal of the native lens. The forceps are available in either angled or straight jaws depending on surgical preference.
Nugent Utility Forceps
10.0 mm jaws angled 45 degrees, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm) Nugent Utility Forceps are a general use tool designed for grasping eye tissue. The long 10 mm blade may be used to gently hold the conjunctiva, tendonous insertions of muscles, or lid tissue. Both smooth and serrated jaws are available depending on surgical preference.
O’Gawa Castroviejo Tying Forceps
straight shafts w/ 6.0 mm tying platform, wide serrated handle, 4.3" (10.8 cm)Â O'gawa Castroviejo Tying Forceps are an ideal tool during ophthalmologic procedures and post-operative wound care. The straight shaft design combined with the 6.0 mm tying platform facilitates handling both tissue and suturing material with one instrument. The wide serrated handle is designed to provide the physician an ideal grip during the operation.
O’Gawa Suture-Fixation Forceps
straight shafts, 5.5 mm tying platforms, round handle, 4-3/8" (11.1 cm)Â O'gawa Suture Fixation Forceps are a unique tool for delicate handling of globe tissue is needed during postoperative care. The oblique set teeth and extended length allows for a good grip of the globe at the level of the sclera to minimize movement. Two different tooth sizes are available with the forceps depending on surgical preference.
O’Gawa Tying Forceps
smooth, 0.5 mm platform, 0.3 mm gap at heel of platform, 4-3/8" (11.1 cm)Â O'gawa Tying Forceps are an excellent during ophthalmologic procedures and post-operative wound care, including a limbal paracentesis defect. The 0.3 mm gap at the tying platform ensures an evenly spaced tips during suturing. The wide serrated handle is designed to provide the physician an ideal grip during the operation. Both straight and angled models are available for the suture.
Osher Capsule-Foreign Body Forceps
fine 3.0 mm platform, angled 60 degrees, 10.0 mm from angle to tip, serrated handle, 3.1" (8.0 cm)Â Osher Capsule-Foreign Body Forceps are a unique tool in cataract and ocular trauma procedures. The forceps may be used to extract foreign material between the anterior and posterior capsule or in other regions of the globe. The delicate tips combined with 60 degree angle allow for increased control and visibility.
Paufique Suture Forceps
1x2 strong teeth, w/ platform, 3-1/2" (9.0 cm)Â Paufique Suture Forceps are a general purpose tool used in ophthalmologic operations. The wide angled teeth are useful in grasping the suturing needle during wound closure for a variety of operations. The built in tying platform allows the surgeon the handle both tissue and sutures with the same instrument.
Pierse Fixation Forceps
3-3/4" (9.5 cm)Â Pierse Fixation Forceps are ideal for holding in place tissue during ophthalmologic procedures. The delicate teeth on the forceps are ideal for handling and fixing fine tissue such as the cornea without crushing. Two different tooth sizes are available on the forceps depending on surgical preference.
Pierse-Type Colibri Forceps
pierse-type tips, 3-1/8" (8.0 cm)Â Pierse-Type Colibri Forceps are an excellent instrument during corneal surgery. The curved tip aides in grasping corneal tissue with minimal trauma or crushing, and are also useful for corneo-scleral suturing. Two different tooth sizes are available with the forceps depending on surgical preference.
Polack Double Corneal Forceps
prongs 5.0 mm from angle to tip, 1x2 teeth, flat handle, 2-3/4" (7.0 cm)Â Polack Double Corneal Forceps are a specialty tool used in operations of the cornea. The forceps are to be used for the first corneal suture in a keratoplasty. The graft is gently grasped by the fine toothed forceps at the junction between the epithelium and the stroma. The spread between the tips is 1.0 mm, while the serrated handle ensures a firm grip during the procedure.
Rizzuti Superior Rectus Forceps
45 degree angle shafts, 7.0 mm from tip to bend, curved tips w/ 1x2 teeth, serrated cross-action handle, 3.8" (9.7 cm)Â Rizzuti Superior Rectus Forceps are a commonly used tool for strabismus and muscle recession procedures. The forceps have a 10 mm tip designed to handle to full width of the muscle insertion. The tips also feature 1x2 teeth for a firm grip of the muscle without slippage. Finally, a serrated cross-action handle ensures the surgeon proper control during the procedure.
Sauer Suture Forceps
1x2 teeth at oblique angle to shaft, 3-3/8" (8.6 cm)Â Sauer Suture Forceps are a general purpose tool used in ophthalmologic operations. The wide angled teeth are useful in grasping the suturing needle or tissue during wound closure for a variety of operations. In addition, the oblique angle of the teeth to the shaft facilitates grasping in more difficult to reach areas of the globe.
Schaff Foreign Body Forceps
grooved jaw, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)Schafff Foreign Body Forceps are a commonly used tool to extract foreign material in the globe following trauma. The grooved jaw allows for the cupping of foreign material regardless of its unique shape. The angled tips provide access to difficult to reach areas to debride the globe or lids of material.
Serrefine Forceps
10.0 mm tying platform, 1.0 mm of tip cross-serrated, angled, 3-1/8" (8.0 cm)Serrefine Forceps are a commonly used tool in a number of ophthalmologic procedures. The forceps are designed to clamp off bleeding points from micro vessels during an operation. The forceps are available in two different blade lengths as well as straight or curved models as desired.
Sheets-McPherson Tying Forceps
10.0 mm tying platform, 1.0 mm of tip cross-serrated, angled, 3-1/8" (8.0 cm)Â Sheets-McPherson Tying Forceps are a useful tool in ophthalmologic procedures, particularly cataract surgeries. The 1.0mm cross serrations at the tip provide increased grip for handling the anterior capsular flap during removal of the native lens. The ribbed handle provides a more ergonomic grip during the procedure.
Shepard Intraocular Lens Forceps
curved shafts, slide lock, 1.5 mm upper & 2.0 mm lower serrated jaws, 3 5?8" (9.2cm)Â Shepard Intraocular Lens Forceps are a unique tool used in artificial lens implantation techniques. The cross action jaw combined with serrated tips help in the controlled grasping of the IOL. The rounded soft curve of the forceps aids in gripping the IOL with minimal damage or alteration. In addition, the forceps feature finger holes in the handle to adjust traction and grip during the procedure.
Shepard Tying Forceps
wide handle, 4.0 mm tying platform, 4-1/4" (10.8 cm)Â Shepard Tying Forceps are a useful instrument in a variety of cataract procedures for both the handling of delicate capsular tissue and suturing equipment. The wide handle and 4.0 mm tying platform allows for deft handling of both eye tissue and sterile material. Straight and 45 degree angled profiles are available depending on surgical preference.
Sinskey Tying Forceps
micro tip with 7.0 mm tying platform, straight, 4-1/4" (11.0 cm)Â Sinskey Tying Forceps are a commonly used ophthalmologic instrument, particularly in cataract operations. The forceps are ideal for handling 8-0 to 11-0 sutures. The micro tip is designed to give the surgeon maximum control during the procedure, while the platform allows the simultaneous handling of tissue and suturing material.
Snellen Entropium Forceps
35.0 mm wide solid plate, 3-1/2" (8.9 cm)Â Snellen Entropium Forceps are a commonly used tool to hold the eyelid in place during corrective surgery. The solid plate is placed on the inside of the lid to expose the folded over tissue and is sandwiched between the upper blade. Both right and left eye forceps are available in this model.
Stern-Castroviejo Suture Forceps
wide handle, 0.5 mm teeth & lock, w/ platform, straight, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)Stern-Castroviejo Suturing Forceps are a multipurpose tool for a variety of ophthalmologic procedures. The heavy set teeth ensure the firm grasp of tissue or suturing equipment without slippage. The forceps are available with a tying platform, designed to grasp both the tissue and suturing equipment without changing instruments. A locking mechanism is built into the forceps, which frees the surgeon's hands during the procedure.
Swiss Cilia Forceps
precision-fitted diagonal jaws, 3.0 mm, 3-3/4" (9.5 cm)Â Swiss Cilia Forceps are a multipurpose instrument for ophthalmologic procedures involving the eyelid. The forceps feature a diagonal jaw that can be used for removing the cilia for blepharoplasty or management of blepharitis marginalis. In addition, the forceps are commonly used to remove splinters and foreign bodies around the lid and other parts of the globe.
Tennant Titanium Tying Forceps
w/ guide pin & platform Tennant Titanium Tying Forceps are a particularly useful ophthalmologic tool, particularly during corneal graft transplant. Commonly, the forceps are used with either a six or four-wire needle. Curved Tennant forceps are ideal for burying sutures with the eye fixed to maintain proper graft topography, and a straight profile forceps is available depending on surgical preference. Forceps manufactured with a lightweight, titanium alloy body offer advantages for procedures that require delicate precision. They possess greater strength and durability than stainless steel and superior resistance to corrosion, staining and pitting. Titanium forceps are almost half the weight of stainless steel, offering a more tactile feel with minimal fatigue. Finally, blue-colored tint reduces glare and the non-magnetic material resists static buildup.
Tennant Tying Forceps
6.0 mm smooth platform, 4" (10.0 cm)Â Tennant Tying Forceps are a particularly useful ophthalmologic tool, particularly during corneal graft transplant. Commonly, the forceps are used with either a six or four-wire needle. Curved Tennant forceps are ideal for burying sutures with the eye fixed to maintain proper graft topography, and a straight profile forceps is available depending on surgical preference.
Thornton Iol Forceps
angled 45 degrees, smooth flat cross-action handle, 11.0 mm jaws, 3-1/2" (9.0 cm)Thornton IOL Folding Forceps are a unique tool used in artificial lens implantation techniques. The forceps are designed to fold the IOL either horizontally or longitudinally to allow for easier implantation. The rounded soft curve of the forceps aids in gripping the IOL with minimal damage or alteration. In addition, finger holes on the handle allow the surgeon to adjust grip and traction during the procedure.