Dressing and tissue forceps are both thumb forceps, held like tweezers. The difference is at the tip.
| Dressing forceps | Tissue forceps | |
|---|---|---|
| Tip | Serrated, no teeth | Teeth, for example 1 x 2 |
| Grip | Gentle | Firm |
| Use | Dressings, gauze, delicate tissue | Skin and tougher tissue |
Which to buy
Most sets include both. Clinics doing dressings need more dressing forceps; surgical sets need tissue forceps for closing skin.
Quality checks
- Tips align
- Teeth interlock
- Good spring
Forceps from Tata Surgical
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