Stern-Castroviejo suturing/fixation forceps 4 3/8" straight shafts 0.5mm 1x2 teeth 6.0mm tying platforms wide flat handle with lock

Controlled Suturing and Fixation for Precise Instrument Handling

The Stern-Castroviejo suturing/fixation forceps is designed to grasp, position, and help control suture material or delicate tissue during fine surgical work. Its straight 4 3/8-inch shafts provide a familiar reach, while the 0.5 mm 1x2-tooth pattern supports focused engagement. The 6.0 mm tying platforms and wide, flat handle help organize handling during knot-tying tasks, and the integrated lock can assist with maintaining a selected hold when appropriate. Suitable for work across General Surgery and Ophthalmic settings, this forceps offers a purpose-built configuration for controlled suturing and fixation workflows.

Use Cases

• Grasping and positioning suture material during suturing tasks in General Surgery.
• Supporting fixation work where a 1x2-tooth jaw pattern is appropriate for focused engagement.
• Managing fine suturing tasks in Ophthalmic procedures with a straight-shaft instrument configuration.
• Using the 6.0 mm tying platforms to support knot-tying and suture-handling workflows.
• Applying the lock when a maintained hold is appropriate for the task and facility technique.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the forceps according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the 1x2 teeth, straight shafts, tying platforms, and locking mechanism for damage, alignment, or debris before use.
• Handle the toothed jaws and locking mechanism carefully to help preserve their working surfaces.
• Store the forceps in a manner that protects the jaws, shafts, and handle from impact or distortion.

General use; follow facility protocols.