Treves Dissecting Forceps

Description

Treves Dissecting Forceps

Treves forceps are a toothed dissecting pattern with a sturdy tip. They come in five lengths from 12.5 to 20 cm.

1:2 teeth

The teeth interlock when you close the tips. So the Treves forceps grip skin without slipping.

Five lengths

The 12.5 and 13 cm sizes suit closure at the surface. Meanwhile, the 15 to 20 cm sizes reach deeper layers.

A solid build

The arms feel firm in the hand. Therefore the forceps work well on tougher tissue.

Using them

Grip the tissue edge with the tip and lift it gently. Then place the needle while the Treves forceps hold the edge steady. Also, a longer pair helps when the wound runs deep. In addition, the Treves pattern has a firmer tip than a standard 1:2 forceps, so it holds thicker skin well. Meanwhile, the shorter sizes suit minor surgery. So a clinic can use one pattern from the treatment room to the theatre. Also, the Treves forceps suit students and junior staff, because the sturdy tip forgives a slightly heavy hand while still holding skin cleanly. For example, a 15 cm pair works well in a suturing clinic.

Reprocessing Treves forceps

Clean the Treves teeth promptly with a small brush. Then rinse the instrument under running water and dry it. Before sterilization, confirm that the teeth still interlock.

Treves forceps specifications

• Lengths: 12.5, 13, 15, 18 and 20 cm
• 1:2 teeth

Support after you buy

We stand behind these forceps with a three-year manufacturing warranty. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For plain patterns, see our dissecting thumb 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.