Potts-Smith Dressing & Tissue Forceps

Description

Potts-Smith Dressing & Tissue Forceps

Potts-Smith forceps are a long, fine-tipped pattern popular in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. This listing covers the dressing, tissue and carbide versions.

Serrated or 1:2

The serrated version holds suture and delicate tissue. Meanwhile, the 1:2 version grips tissue more firmly.

Straight or curved

Straight tips suit open handling. By contrast, curved tips reach around vessels and organs.

Carbide option

The carbide version comes from 15 to 25 cm. As a result, the grip lasts much longer than plain steel.

Choosing lengths

Cardiovascular teams often keep 18 and 21 cm pairs for general use. Then a 25 cm pair reaches deep in the chest. Also, a carbide pair suits the busiest lists. In addition, the fine Potts-Smith tip handles vessel walls and suture during anastomosis. Meanwhile, the serrated version holds delicate tissue without piercing it. So cardiovascular and thoracic trays usually carry several lengths. Also, the Potts-Smith forceps hold graft material during bypass surgery without crushing it. For example, the 18 cm serrated pair suits most anastomoses, while the carbide pair lasts longer on a busy cardiac list.

Reprocessing Potts-Smith forceps

Rinse the Potts-Smith tips straight after surgery. Next, brush them and dry the forceps, including the carbide versions. Then lay them flat so the long arms stay aligned.

Potts-Smith forceps specifications

• Lengths: 15 to 25 cm
• Tips: serrated or 1:2 teeth
• Straight or curved
• Stainless steel or tungsten carbide

Support after you buy

We stand behind these forceps with a three-year manufacturing warranty. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For a shorter fine pattern, see our Cushing forceps. Our full range sits in the thumb forceps category.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.