Shepard Tying Forceps

angled tipsColibri Titanium Forceps are an excellent instrument during corneal surgery. The curved tip aides in grasping corneal tissue with minimal trauma or crushing, and are also useful for corneo-scleral suturing. Two different working lengths are available with the forceps depending on surgical preference. Forceps manufactured with a lightweight, titanium alloy body offer advantages for procedures that require delicate precision. They possess greater strength and durability than stainless steel and superior resistance to corrosion, staining and pitting. Titanium forceps are almost half the weight of stainless steel, offering a more tactile feel with minimal fatigue. Finally, blue-colored tint reduces glare and the non-magnetic material resists static buildup.

cross-serrated at tip, rear of jaw fluted, 4-1/8" (10.5 cm) Blaydes Lens Holding Forceps are a tool used primarily for cataract and IOL procedures. The very delicate narrow jaws are designed to grip the IOL firmly yet atraumatically. The cross action precision handle is complete with finger holes to give the surgeon increased control during the operation.

14.0 mm oval lower plate, straight 9.0 mm serrated upper jaw, 4" (10.0 cm)Ehrhardt Lid Forceps are a tool used to expose the upper fornix of the eye. The forceps are commonly used to doubly evert the upper lid to gain more access to the upper fornix for examination or to retrieve foreign bodies. The forceps feature a serrated upper jaw designed to give a sure grip of lid tissue.

jaws w/ fine teeth, 4" (10.2 cm)Converse (Green) Eye Fixation Forceps are a commonly used tool in ophthalmologic procedures needing an extensive view of the globe. The forceps are generally applied at the limbus and then fixed gained the sclera for a secure hold. The forceps feature jaws with fine teeth for a atraumatic grip of the globe tissue. Three different jaw sizes and a locking pattern are available with the forceps.