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| Bayonet Forcep |
Forceps are the
medical version of a pair of tongs or tweezers — a long grasping tool used to
hold things when hands are either too big or too busy to do the job. Bayonet forceps resemble tweezers and
are primarily used in surgeries to gently part or lift tissue. They may also be
used to remove sterile wound dressings. Forceps with bayonet blades are available
in different styles and sizes, and the price range varies depending on the
materials and quality of the tool.
All bayonet forceps are made
with two slightly parted, elongated, blunt-edged blades. The blades have a
slight L-shaped bend at the top before they join into a solid handle. Slight
pressure at the top of the blades will pinch the two blades together; releasing
the pressure will allow the blades to fall back into their natural, parted
position. The handle of the forceps is often weighted to counterbalance the
weight of the blades.
