It is a Thumb Forcep , also known as Rat - Tooth Forcep.
This is used for holding and manipulation of delicate tissues.
Adson Forcep have :
Wide, Flat Thumb Grasp Area
Serrations on body - Increased Grip
Short Jaws
Narrow Tips
Straight forcep with Smooth Edges
1x2 Teeth (two teeth on side meshing with single tooth on the other).
Serrated Tip at Working End.
Types :
I) Micro / Fine
II) Smooth / Cross Hatched / Serrated Tip
Uses : for
- Grasping
- Compression
- Join Tissue
- Ligature of Tissue
- This tool is used primarily to secure tissue without the worry of slippage.
- Used to hold tissue in place when applying sutures ,as to move the tissue gently out of the way during exploratory surgery and to move dressing or draping without using hands or fingers.
Features :
1) Made of high grade Stainless Steel
2) Ergonomic Design
Hollow handles - Light Weight
Less Fatique
Better Grip
Enhanced Working Efficiency
More Comfort
3) Rust Free
Corrosion Resistant - Passivated
4) Disinfection
Autoclavable at 135° celcius.
Technical Specifications :
Rusting Prevention
Passivated
Ultrasonic cleaned
Yes
Usage
Right & Left hand
Test Performed
Boil Test, Performance Test, Shape Test
Packing
Pouches
Manufacturer
CE & ISO Certified
Key Specifications
Instrument Name
Adson
Type
Dental Tweezer
Category
Oral Surgery
Material
Stainless Steel
Disposable / Reusable
Reusable
Sterile / Non-Sterile
Non - Sterile
Latex / Latex - free
Latex Free
MAINTAINENCE INSTRUCTIONS:
Must clean after every use with warm water to remove blood , tissues and mucus from the instruments
Ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for all the instruments specially articulated instruments such as forceps, rongeurs, etc.
Use only standard and reputed brand of disinfectant solutions.
STERILIZATION:
We recommend that the temperature does not exceed 120C
Dry heat sterilization see that temperature does not exceed 180C and there should be no long exposure as this would cause discoloration, loss of temper and this in turn would disturb the hardening of the instrument
Do not use substandard chemicals or disinfectants as they can damage the instruments
Avoid use of unsuitable highly acidic chlorine containing agents
Use Demineralized water only
Never rub an instrument with metal brush at the time of cleaning.
