Takahashi Tissue Forceps Straight 17.0 cm (6.7)

Controlled Access for ENT, General Surgery, and Neurosurgery

The Takahashi nasal forceps are straight, ring-handled forceps designed for controlled grasping and manipulation in confined operative fields. Their 170mm working length supports access beyond the immediate hand position, while the 4.0mm x 10.0mm oval jaws provide a defined contact profile for task-focused handling. The ring handle supports familiar instrument control during ENT procedures and may also suit selected handling tasks in General Surgery and Neurosurgery. This configuration offers a practical balance of reach, jaw visibility, and maneuverability where a long, narrow forceps format is appropriate.

Use Cases

• Support controlled grasping and manipulation during ENT procedures involving nasal or other confined anatomical access.
• Provide extended reach for selected General Surgery tasks where a straight forceps profile is appropriate.
• Assist with delicate instrument handling in Neurosurgery workflows requiring access within a restricted operative field.
• Use the oval jaws for focused tissue or material handling when the 4.0mm x 10.0mm jaw profile suits the task.
• Use the ring handle for familiar finger placement and controlled positioning during operative manipulation.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the forceps according to the facility's established protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the oval jaws, straight shaft, and ring handle for visible soil, damage, distortion, or impaired movement before use.
• Handle the instrument carefully to protect the jaw edges and maintain proper alignment.
• Store the forceps in a clean, protected location where the jaws and working shaft will not be struck or bent.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.