Waugh/Gillies Toothed Dissecting Forceps – Surgical Tissue Grasping Forceps

Waugh/Gillies Toothed Dissecting Forceps are precision surgical instruments designed for grasping, holding, stabilizing and manipulating tissue during surgical dissection and operative procedures. The toothed working tips provide a firm mechanical grip on tissue, allowing the surgeon to maintain controlled traction while dissecting, suturing or exposing the operative field.

The instrument is manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. Its spring-action tweezer-style design allows the jaws to open naturally when pressure is released and close when the handles are compressed, providing precise one-handed control.

Design & Functional Features

The forceps feature fine toothed tips that interlock when closed, improving tissue purchase compared with plain non-toothed forceps. This makes them particularly useful where a secure grip is required. The handle incorporates a textured or serrated gripping surface, helping the surgeon maintain control even when wearing surgical gloves.

Their narrow profile and fine working end also make them suitable for procedures requiring accurate tissue positioning and controlled dissection.

Common Applications

Waugh/Gillies toothed dissecting forceps may be used for general surgical dissection, grasping skin and relatively firm tissue, wound closure and suturing, tissue positioning, surgical exposure, minor surgical procedures and other procedures where controlled tissue handling is required.

Product Specifications

Care and Handling

After use, the forceps should be cleaned, disinfected, inspected and sterilized according to the healthcare facility's validated instrument-processing procedures and the manufacturer's instructions. Particular attention should be given to the toothed tips to ensure they remain properly aligned and free from damage.