Surgical Forceps | Adson, Allis, DeBakey, Kocher | DDP Elite - Page 22 Skip to content

Forceps

The largest collection on the store: 1,397 forceps spanning general surgery, microsurgery, cardiovascular, ENT, ophthalmic and dental. If an instrument grips, holds or grasps, it is here.

General surgery and tissue handling: Adson, Adson-Brown, Allis, Babcock, Kocher, Gerald, DeBakey, Russian, Potts-Smith, Cushing, Semken, Ferris-Smith, Bonney and Rat-Tooth. Microsurgery: Yasargil, Rhoton, Jansen, Castroviejo, Barraquer, Jeweler, and bipolar patterns. Specialty: Magill catheter, Hartmann and Micro-Hartmann, Tischler and Kevorkian biopsy, Doyen intestinal, Lahey traction, sponge and dressing forceps.

Filters

  • 9 1/2" Rochester-Ochs Hemostatic Forceps, Curved, 1 1/2 Teeth
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $101.81
    $101.81 - $101.81
    $101.81

    9 1/2" Rochester-Ochs Hemostatic Forceps, Curved, 1 1/2 Teeth

    Designed for clamping and controlling blood vessels or tissue masses with precision, these forceps feature a curved jaw with 1 1/2 interlocking tee...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $101.81
    $101.81 - $101.81
    $101.81
  • 9 1/2" Museux Vulsellum Forceps, Straight, 6mm
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $133.06
    $133.06 - $133.06
    $133.06

    9 1/2" Museux Vulsellum Forceps, Straight, 6mm

    The 9 1/2" Museux vulsellum forceps are specialized surgical instruments used in gynecology, particularly for grasping and manipulating the cervix ...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $133.06
    $133.06 - $133.06
    $133.06
  • 9 1/2" LightTouch Debakey Vascular Tissue Forceps Titanium 2mm
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $451.58
    $451.58 - $451.58
    $451.58

    9 1/2" LightTouch Debakey Vascular Tissue Forceps Titanium 2mm

    The 9 1/2" LightTouch DeBakey Vascular Tissue Forceps are premium-grade surgical forceps designed for delicate handling of vascular and soft tissue...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $451.58
    $451.58 - $451.58
    $451.58
  • 9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, Fully Curved
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $155.23
    $155.23 - $155.23
    $155.23

    9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, Fully Curved

    Expertly designed surgical instrument with a smooth, continuous curve along the jaws for enhanced access and visibility in deep or narrow operative...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $155.23
    $155.23 - $155.23
    $155.23
  • 9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, Delicate Straight
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $134.06
    $134.06 - $134.06
    $134.06

    9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, Delicate Straight

    Precision surgical forceps designed for clamping blood vessels or tissues with a delicate, straight jaw. The slim profile allows for fine, controll...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $134.06
    $134.06 - $134.06
    $134.06
  • 9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, 90° Jaws
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $126.00
    $126.00 - $126.00
    $126.00

    9 1/2" Heiss Artery Forceps, 90° Jaws

    Precision-crafted surgical forceps featuring sharply angled jaws for optimal access in deep or hard-to-reach areas. The exact 90° design allows for...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $126.00
    $126.00 - $126.00
    $126.00
  • 9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Sharp, Straight Mouth
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $54.43
    $54.43 - $54.43
    $54.43

    9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Sharp, Straight Mouth

    The 9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Sharp, Straight Mouth is a precision surgical forceps designed with a straight, sharp-edged jaw for firm an...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $54.43
    $54.43 - $54.43
    $54.43
  • 9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Curved, Smooth Jaws
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $57.46
    $57.46 - $57.46
    $57.46

    9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Curved, Smooth Jaws

    The 9 1/2" Foerster Sponge Forceps with Curved, Smooth Jaws is a surgical forceps designed for atraumatic handling of sponges and tissues. The curv...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $57.46
    $57.46 - $57.46
    $57.46
  • 9 1/2" Fletcher Forceps, Straight
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $87.70
    $87.70 - $87.70
    $87.70

    9 1/2" Fletcher Forceps, Straight

    These 9 1/2" Fletcher forceps feature a straight design, ideal for grasping and manipulating tissues during surgical procedures. With a secure grip...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $87.70
    $87.70 - $87.70
    $87.70
  • 9 1/2" Fletcher Forceps, Curved
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $89.71
    $89.71 - $89.71
    $89.71

    9 1/2" Fletcher Forceps, Curved

    The 9 1/2" Fletcher Forceps, Curved is a surgical forceps with a curved design, ideal for grasping and manipulating tissues in deeper or hard-to-re...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $89.71
    $89.71 - $89.71
    $89.71
  • 9 1/2" DeBakey Vascular Tissue Forceps, 3mm
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $110.88
    $110.88 - $110.88
    $110.88

    9 1/2" DeBakey Vascular Tissue Forceps, 3mm

    The 9 1/2" DeBakey Vascular Tissue Forceps are precision surgical instruments designed for atraumatic handling of blood vessels and delicate tissue...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $110.88
    $110.88 - $110.88
    $110.88
  • 9 1/2" Braun Uterine Tenaculum Forceps, Straight
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $96.77
    $96.77 - $96.77
    $96.77

    9 1/2" Braun Uterine Tenaculum Forceps, Straight

    The 9 1/2" Braun uterine tenaculum forceps are specialized surgical instruments designed for grasping and stabilizing the uterus or cervix during g...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $96.77
    $96.77 - $96.77
    $96.77
  • 9 1/2" FineTouch Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder - Straight, With Lock, Titanium
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $1,089.65
    $1,089.65 - $1,089.65
    $1,089.65

    9 1/2" FineTouch Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder - Straight, With Lock, Titanium

    The 9 1/2" FineTouch Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder with straight jaws and lock is a precision surgical instrument designed for delicate procedure...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $1,089.65
    $1,089.65 - $1,089.65
    $1,089.65
  • 9 1/2" FineTouch Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder - Curved, With Lock
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $826.56
    $826.56 - $826.56
    $826.56

    9 1/2" FineTouch Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder - Curved, With Lock

    The FineTouch 9 1/2" Castroviejo Micro Needle Holder is designed for high-precision needle handling in microsurgery and ophthalmic procedures. Feat...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $826.56
    $826.56 - $826.56
    $826.56
  • 9 1/2 debakey vascular tissue forceps ang
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $149.18
    $149.18 - $149.18
    $149.18

    9 1/2 debakey vascular tissue forceps ang

    The 9 1/2" Debakey Vascular Tissue Forceps with an angled design are precision instruments crafted for handling delicate vascular tissues in vascul...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $149.18
    $149.18 - $149.18
    $149.18
  • 8" Tissue Forceps, 2x3 Teeth
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $60.48
    $60.48 - $60.48
    $60.48

    8" Tissue Forceps, 2x3 Teeth

    The 8" Tissue Forceps, 2x3 Teeth is a surgical forceps designed with interlocking 2x3 teeth for secure handling of tissue. Ideal for procedures req...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $60.48
    $60.48 - $60.48
    $60.48
  • 8" Thoms Allis Forceps with 6 and 7 Teeth
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $84.67
    $84.67 - $84.67
    $84.67

    8" Thoms Allis Forceps with 6 and 7 Teeth

    These 8" Thoms Allis forceps are designed with 6 and 7 teeth on the jaws, providing a secure grip on tissues during surgical procedures. The toothe...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $84.67
    $84.67 - $84.67
    $84.67
  • 8" Stratte Needle Holder with GG
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $245.95
    $245.95 - $245.95
    $245.95

    8" Stratte Needle Holder with GG

    The 8" Stratte Needle Holder with GG (Gold Grip) is a high-quality surgical instrument designed for precise needle manipulation. The gold-plated gr...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $245.95
    $245.95 - $245.95
    $245.95
  • 8" Spencer Wells Artery Forceps, Straight
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $66.53
    $66.53 - $66.53
    $66.53

    8" Spencer Wells Artery Forceps, Straight

    These 8" Spencer Wells artery forceps feature a straight design, ideal for clamping blood vessels during surgical procedures. The straight jaws pro...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $66.53
    $66.53 - $66.53
    $66.53
  • 8" Spencer Wells Artery Forceps, Curved
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $69.55
    $69.55 - $69.55
    $69.55

    8" Spencer Wells Artery Forceps, Curved

    These 8" Spencer Wells artery forceps feature a curved design, specifically designed for clamping blood vessels during surgery. The curved jaws all...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $69.55
    $69.55 - $69.55
    $69.55
  • 8" Semb Bone Holding Forceps side Curved
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $426.38
    $426.38 - $426.38
    $426.38

    8" Semb Bone Holding Forceps side Curved

    8" Semb Bone Holding Forceps, Side Curved - precision instrument designed for secure bone fixation, with a side-curved jaw for improved maneuverabi...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $426.38
    $426.38 - $426.38
    $426.38
  • 8" O'Shaughnessy Artery Forceps, Full Curve
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $94.75
    $94.75 - $94.75
    $94.75

    8" O'Shaughnessy Artery Forceps, Full Curve

    These 8" O'Shaughnessy artery forceps feature a fully curved design, ideal for clamping and controlling blood vessels in deep or hard-to-reach surg...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $94.75
    $94.75 - $94.75
    $94.75
  • 8" Mathieu Needle Holder
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $136.08
    $136.08 - $136.08
    $136.08

    8" Mathieu Needle Holder

    The 8" Mathieu Needle Holder is a specialized surgical instrument used for holding and guiding needles during suturing, particularly in procedures ...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $136.08
    $136.08 - $136.08
    $136.08
  • 8" Heiss Artery Forceps, Delicate Right Angle
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $121.97
    $121.97 - $121.97
    $121.97

    8" Heiss Artery Forceps, Delicate Right Angle

    These 8" Heiss artery forceps feature a delicate right-angle design, ideal for clamping and controlling blood vessels during surgical procedures. T...

    View full details
    $0.00 - $0.00
    $0.00
    $121.97
    $121.97 - $121.97
    $121.97

Adson, Allis, Babcock: three that are not interchangeable

These three are the ones most often substituted for each other, and each substitution has a characteristic failure.

Adson is a fine thumb forceps for skin and subcutaneous tissue - short, broad-handled, used in the fingertips. Stocked with cross-serrated tips, fenestrated handles, and 1x2 teeth. Its job is precise, light handling where you can see the tip.

Allis has interdigitating teeth on a ratcheted ring handle. It grips hard and it marks what it grips. Right for tissue being excised, a specimen, or fascia under load. Wrong for anything staying in the patient.

Babcock has a broad, fenestrated, atraumatic jaw shaped for bowel. Wide surface, low pressure, no teeth. It holds; it does not dissect and it does not grip under real load.

The rule: an Allis on bowel perforates it; a Babcock on fascia slips. Same error from opposite directions, and the reason a general tray carries all three.

Why the DeBakey jaw looks the way it does

A DeBakey forceps carries fine longitudinal rows of teeth that interdigitate rather than meet - quite unlike the transverse serrations of an ordinary tissue forceps.

The reason is the intima. A vessel's lining is a single cell layer, and where it is crushed, platelets aggregate and a thrombus forms. Transverse serrations pinch along one line; the DeBakey pattern spreads the hold along the jaw's length and grips a vessel wall firmly without creating that line. It is why DeBakey tips appear on vascular forceps, needle holders and the Gerald-DeBakey hybrid, and why they cost more than a plain tissue forceps of the same size.

Toothed or smooth, and what the numbers mean

Titles here carry notation like 1x2, 2x3 or 4x5. That is the tooth count on each jaw - one tooth opposing two, and so on. More teeth means a broader, more distributed grip; fewer means a more concentrated bite.

Smooth (serrated but untoothed) jaws compress without penetrating - for vessels, bowel, dura, anything where a puncture matters. Toothed jaws penetrate and hold against traction - for skin, fascia, and tissue being removed.

Tip width is the other number to read: a 0.3mm micro tip and a 2.0mm vascular tip are different instruments even when the pattern name is the same.

Bayonet and angled shafts

Several patterns - Gerald, Cushing, Jansen, Yasargil - come in bayonet form, where the shaft steps sideways before the tip.

That step is not styling. It moves the surgeon's hand and the instrument's body out of the line of sight, which is what makes it possible to work down a narrow corridor - a craniotomy, a nasal cavity, a deep pelvic field - while still seeing the tip. On an open field a bayonet offers nothing; in a corridor it is the difference between working by sight and working by feel.

Frequently asked

Are needle holders in this collection? Some appear here historically, but the full range now has its own page - see Needle Holders.

What is the difference between tissue, dressing and thumb forceps? Tissue forceps are toothed and grip tissue. Dressing forceps are serrated and untoothed, for packing and dressings. Thumb forceps describes the non-ratcheted, tweezer-style action rather than the jaw - an Adson is a thumb forceps.

Why are some titanium? Lighter, non-magnetic, and MRI-compatible. On microsurgery, the weight reduction genuinely reduces hand fatigue over a long case.

Is Kocher the same as Rochester-Ochsner? Yes, one instrument with two names, both used on tray lists. Both spellings appear in these titles for that reason.

Related collections

See also Hemostatic Forceps, Needle Holders, Surgical Clamps, General Surgery Instruments, Yasargil Instruments and Rhoton Instruments.

Specialty forceps: Endoscopic Biopsy Forceps, Laparoscopic Forceps, Arthroscopic Graspers, Bipolar Forceps, Micro Cup Forceps, Dissectors and Dental Tissue & Cotton Forceps.