Weil-Blakesley Nasal Cutting Forceps

Description

Weil-Blakesley Nasal Cutting Forceps

The Weil-Blakesley nasal cutting forceps is a classic ethmoid forceps. Sinus surgeons use the Weil-Blakesley nasal cutting forceps to remove ethmoid cell walls, polyps and diseased mucosa.

A staple of ethmoid surgery

Blakesley-type forceps have long served in ethmoidectomy. They reach through the nose into the ethmoid cells and grip or cut the tissue there. As a result, many sinus trays hold several of them.

Jaw sizes and angles

We list six jaw sizes: 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5 and 5.5 mm. Then each size comes at 0, 45 or 90 degrees, so there are 18 options. The angled versions reach areas above the line of sight.

About the length

Our supplier catalogue gives an overall length of about 19 cm with a 120 mm shaft. That working length suits endonasal sinus access. Contact us if you need confirmed dimensions for a specific version.

Choosing angle and size

Start with a straight forceps in a mid size such as 4 mm. Next, add a 45 degree version for the upper ethmoid and frontal recess. The 90 degree angle, meanwhile, helps with the most awkward overhangs.

Caring for ethmoid forceps

Tissue builds up behind the jaws, so flush and brush the tips right after use. Also check that the jaws close evenly. Then dry the forceps well before sterilizing it.

Weil-Blakesley nasal cutting forceps specifications

• Jaw: 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5 or 5.5 mm
• Angle: 0, 45 or 90 degrees
• 18 options in total
• Stainless steel
• Catalogue length: about 19 cm, with a 120 mm shaft

Your Weil-Blakesley order

We offer a three-year warranty that covers the Weil-Blakesley for workmanship defects. Also, our Atlanta team checks each jaw and angle by hand before shipment. More ordering answers live on our Weil-Blakesley FAQ help page. For steel, ASTM F899 remains the reference for surgical instruments. When you want an alternative ethmoid pattern, try the Takahashi nasal cutting forceps. Explore our ENT catalog for sinus tools as well.

Weil-Blakesley forceps are sold for professional use. Our Weil-Blakesley sterilization guide page explains image accuracy and nickel in stainless steel. Shipping speeds for sinus forceps appear on the Weil-Blakesley shipping page.