Heifetz Tumor Forceps, Bayonet-Shaped

Description

Heifetz Tumor Forceps, Bayonet-Shaped

With Heifetz tumor forceps, a neurosurgeon takes hold of tumor tissue and draws it out during cranial operations. Thanks to the bayonet bend, the operating hand sits off to one side of the microscope’s view.

Why the bayonet shape matters

Microneurosurgery depends on a clear view down a narrow opening. So the offset in a bayonet forceps moves the hand to one side while the tips stay on the target. As a result, the surgeon sees the jaws and the tissue at the same time.

Jaw style and tip size

We list four versions, all 23 cm long. First, pick the jaw style: serrated, or tumor and tissue grasping. Next, choose a 3 mm or 5 mm tip. The smaller tip takes fine bites, while the larger one removes more tissue with each pass.

How teams use them

Surgeons often reduce a tumor piece by piece, taking small bites from the center outward. For instance, a 5 mm tip may debulk the core, then a 3 mm tip may work closer to the edges. Suction and dissectors usually work alongside the forceps.

Picking your version

If you already own one jaw style, the other adds flexibility for different tissue. Also, consider holding both tip sizes, because tumor consistency varies widely. Tell us which forceps sit in your current set and we can suggest what fills the gap.

Caring for your Heifetz tumor forceps

Open the jaws and flush them right after use, since tumor tissue clings between them. Then brush the tips and the joint area with a soft brush. After that, dry the forceps fully, check that the tips meet cleanly, and sterilize them.

Heifetz tumor forceps specifications

• Bayonet-shaped pattern
• Length: 23 cm
• Jaws: serrated, or tumor and tissue grasping
• Tip size: 3 mm or 5 mm
• Stainless steel

Warranty and inspection

If these forceps show a workmanship defect, our three-year warranty applies. We also hand-inspect each pair in Atlanta before sending it out. Browse our FAQ page for common order questions. Our steel reference is ASTM F899, a standard that defines stainless alloys for surgical tools. For a related grasper, compare the Yasargil tumor forceps. See all options in our neurosurgery listings.

Supplied for professional use. Our care page discusses product photos and nickel in the steel, and our shipping policy sets out delivery options.