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STAINLESS STEEL PEAN FORCEP STRAIGHT SERRATED TIP 5.5"-24" (Choose an option)
Price range: $7.10 through $24.99
Surgical Forceps
Our surgical forceps include tissue forceps, thumb dressing forceps, hemostats, and specialty grasping instruments used in surgical and clinical procedures, all in excellent quality stainless steel. Orders ship with same-day dispatch from our Miami, Florida warehouse, and unused instruments may be returned within 7–14 days under our Returns & Refunds Policy. Compare the wider Surgical Instruments range, or see American Extracting Forceps for dental extraction patterns.
Surgical forceps are hand-held instruments used to grasp, hold, retract, or manipulate tissue, dressings, and sterile materials during surgical, dental, and veterinary procedures. DDP Instruments carries surgical forceps in the patterns clinicians reach for most: hemostat (locking) forceps including Kelly and mosquito styles in curved and straight jaws, tissue forceps with toothed tips, Adson forceps, thumb dressing forceps, bayonet forceps, and specialty grasping forceps — sold as single instruments and multi-piece sets in sizes from 5 inches to 12 inches.
These instruments are used across general surgery, dental, veterinary, first-aid, and clinical settings for clamping blood vessels, holding and retracting tissue, placing or removing dressings, and handling sterile supplies. Each forceps is made from stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance, and is reusable and autoclavable for repeated clinical use when cleaned and sterilized per facility protocol. Orders ship from our Miami, FL facility — contact us with any questions.
Popular choices include the 2-piece 8" + 10" curved hemostat forceps set, the set of 2 curved hemostat forceps (10"), the 5-piece Kelly curved hemostat forceps set (5.5"), and the 5-piece Kelly straight hemostat forceps set (5.5"). For help choosing a pattern, see our surgical forceps buying guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are surgical forceps used for?
Surgical forceps are used to grasp, hold, retract, or manipulate tissue, dressings, and sterile materials. Common tasks include clamping blood vessels with hemostats, holding tissue during suturing, placing or removing dressings, and handling sterile supplies in surgical, dental, veterinary, and first-aid settings.
What is the difference between hemostat, tissue, and dressing forceps?
Hemostat forceps, such as Kelly and mosquito patterns, have locking ratchet handles and are used to clamp blood vessels or hold small objects securely. Tissue forceps have teeth at the tip for a firm grip on tissue. Dressing forceps have smooth, broad tips designed for handling dressings and sterile materials.
How do I choose the right length and pattern?
Choose length by the depth of the work area: 5-inch forceps suit surface work, while 8 to 12-inch instruments reach deeper fields. Curved jaws help you work around tissue, and straight jaws suit direct access. Multi-piece sets covering several sizes handle most clinical needs.
Are surgical forceps reusable and autoclavable?
Yes. These stainless steel forceps are reusable and designed to withstand repeated autoclave sterilization cycles. Always clean them after use and follow your facility sterilization protocol.
Can surgical forceps be used for suture removal?
Yes. Dressing forceps and fine-tipped thumb forceps, such as Adson patterns, are commonly used to grasp and lift suture knots while they are cut. Fine tips help handle sutures in delicate or confined areas.
What is the difference between locking and non-locking forceps?
Locking forceps, such as hemostats with ratchet handles, stay clamped without continuous hand pressure, which helps when clamping vessels or holding small objects. Non-locking forceps, such as thumb dressing and tissue forceps, are opened and closed by hand pressure for quick grasping tasks.