B.) Jaw is working end of the instrument.
Inspection:
- With jaw closed – tips should meet with no overlap and no light visible between tips.
- Inspect for wear of gripping surface.
Note:
- Instruments with tungsten-carbide insert (gold handle); insert can be replaced if worn.
Tungsten Carbide Insert
- Invented by Snowden-Pencer®
- 3 times stiffer than steel
Jaws/Tips
Allis Forcep Lahey Forcep Mixter Forcep
Babcock Forcep Sponge Forcep
