Semken Dressing & Tissue Forceps

Description

Semken Dressing & Tissue Forceps

Semken forceps are a short, fine pattern with slim tips. They suit plastic, vascular and general surgery.

Serrated or 1:2

The serrated Semken tip grips thread and fine tissue. Meanwhile, 1:2 teeth grip skin edges securely.

Straight or curved

Straight tips give direct control. By contrast, curved tips reach around structures.

Carbide option

The carbide version has 1:2 teeth at 16 and 18 cm. So the grip lasts much longer.

Choosing a pair

Many surgeons keep a short Semken pair for skin and a curved pair for deeper work. Then a carbide pair covers the busiest lists. Also, the short sizes give fine control at the wound edge. In addition, Semken forceps suit vascular and plastic work, where a short, fine tip gives control. Meanwhile, the carbide version holds its teeth longer. So many surgeons keep a Semken pair as their everyday fine forceps. Also, the Semken forceps help in hand and vascular work, where a short body keeps the fingers close to the field. For example, a 13 cm curved pair suits vessel handling.

Reprocessing Semken forceps

Rinse the Semken tips before blood dries. Next, dry the forceps and inspect the fine points. Then store them with the tips covered.

Semken forceps specifications

• Lengths: 12, 12.5, 13, 15 and 15.5 cm; carbide 16 and 18 cm
• Tips: serrated or 1:2 teeth
• Straight or curved
• Stainless steel or tungsten carbide

Warranty and support

In addition, we cover these forceps for three years against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For a broad-grip pattern, see our Adson forceps. You can also browse all our dressing and tissue forceps.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.