surgical forceps (18cm)

The Surgical Forceps (18 cm) (Article# LS9-471) is a thumb-style tissue forcep measuring 18cm in total length, built from surgical-grade stainless steel with a satin-finish body. The upper two-thirds of the instrument carries a fully knurled, diamond-pattern grip surface on both arms — a textured zone that runs the full length of the handling area and maintains finger contact in wet, gloved operating conditions. The lower third transitions into a smooth, gold-colored tip section, which indicates tungsten carbide insert tips fused to both working ends. The arms taper progressively from the grip to a fine, straight-pointed tip at the working end.

The instrument operates on a simple spring-tension principle — both arms naturally splay open and the surgeon pinches to close the tips onto tissue. No ratchet or locking mechanism is present, giving the operator variable, continuous pressure control throughout the grasp stroke. The fine tip geometry and micro-serrated working surfaces hold delicate tissue without crushing or tearing. At forceps 18cm in length, the instrument provides the reach required for posterior intraoral sites and deeper surgical fields where standard-length forceps fall short.

Periodontists and oral surgeons use this Surgical Forceps (18 cm) to stabilize soft tissue flaps during suturing in periodontal surgery, grasp and position connective tissue grafts, manipulate collagen membranes in guided bone regeneration, and handle suture needles during flap closure in dental implant procedures. The 18cm reach makes it particularly effective for working in the posterior mandible and maxilla.

For practices researching surgical forceps price and instrument quality together, Leader Surgical delivers this forcep with consistent TC tip geometry, uniform knurl depth, and autoclave-compatible construction across every production batch.

What material are these forceps made of?
Most high-quality 18cm forceps are manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel (such as AISI 304 or 410) or premium German steel for superior corrosion resistance and durability.