Wangensteen tissue forceps 9" straight serrated jaws flat handle

Controlled Tissue Handling with Practical Reach and Grip

The Wangensteen tissue forceps is a 9-inch general surgery instrument intended for controlled grasping and handling of tissue during operative workflows. Its straight profile supports a direct approach, while the serrated jaws are designed to help maintain contact during manipulation. The flat handle provides a familiar hand-contact surface for routine instrument handling. Together, these features offer useful reach for work within the surgical field while supporting clear positioning and deliberate tissue handling. This forceps is suited to teams seeking a straightforward tissue instrument for general surgical tasks where access, control, and dependable manual handling are important.

Use Cases

• Grasp and manipulate tissue during general surgical procedures.
• Use the 9-inch length when additional reach within the operative field is useful.
• Approach tissue along a direct path with the straight instrument profile.
• Use the serrated jaws for controlled contact during tissue handling.
• Handle the instrument through its flat handle during routine surgical workflows.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the serrated jaws, alignment, and working surfaces before and after use for visible soil, damage, or irregularity.
• Handle the forceps carefully to preserve the straight profile and jaw condition.
• Store in a manner that protects the jaws and prevents unnecessary contact with other instruments.

General use; follow facility protocols.