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SKU:PS-RS-0016
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The Adson Thumb Forceps 12.1cm are compact surgical grasping instruments designed for controlled handling of skin edges and superficial tissue. The Adson pattern uses a tweezer-style thumb-forceps configuration, providing direct manual control during procedures where precise tissue positioning is required.
The current Peak Surgicals model is identified as SKU PS-RS-0016 and measures 4¾ inches (12.1 cm). Its defining feature is a lightweight fenestrated handle, providing a distinctive open-handle configuration within the Adson forceps range.
The current Peak Surgicals description confirms an overall length of 4¾ inches (12.1 cm). This compact size is typical of the fine working profile associated with Adson-pattern thumb forceps and provides direct control close to the operative area.
The 12.1 cm measurement is an important purchasing specification when distinguishing this model from longer tissue forceps or other Adson configurations.
The current product description specifically identifies a lightweight fenestrated handle. Fenestrations create open sections within the handle body rather than using a completely solid grip profile.
This handle configuration is one of the clearest identifying characteristics of SKU PS-RS-0016 and should be referenced when replacing an existing instrument or assembling a procedure-specific surgical set.
Adson forceps belong to the thumb forceps family. Unlike ring-handled or ratcheted forceps, thumb forceps are held in a tweezer-style grip and operated through direct finger pressure.
The design allows the user to grasp, reposition, and release tissue repeatedly while maintaining direct tactile control of the instrument.
Peak Surgicals' surgical instrument guidance identifies Adson forceps as commonly used for holding skin edges and superficial tissue, particularly during skin closure.
The compact 12.1 cm configuration makes this model relevant to surgical sets where a small thumb forceps is required for controlled tissue positioning during wound closure and related superficial procedures.
In addition to skin-edge control, the Adson pattern can be used when superficial tissue requires grasping or positioning during a surgical procedure. The exact amount of pressure applied should be controlled according to the tissue and operative task.
The current product page does not specify whether this particular model has toothed, serrated, smooth, or another tip configuration. That detail should therefore be confirmed before ordering if the working-tip pattern is important to the intended procedure.
The combination of a 12.1 cm overall length and lightweight fenestrated handle creates a compact forceps configuration for fine manual handling.
Peak Surgicals also lists the product within its Plastic Surgery instrument context, making it relevant to surgical inventories where compact tissue-handling instruments are required.
The live storefront includes a Size selector. The visible product description confirms the 4¾-inch (12.1 cm) configuration, but additional selectable values are not exposed in the currently accessible page information.
Buyers requiring another size should therefore confirm the exact selected variant before ordering.
Before clinical use, the forceps should be inspected for correct tip alignment, smooth spring action, deformation, surface damage, or other conditions that could interfere with controlled grasping.
The current product page does not state the material, exact steel grade, sterilization parameters, or detailed reprocessing instructions for PS-RS-0016. These details should therefore be confirmed separately rather than assumed from other Adson forceps sold by Peak Surgicals.
| Product Name | Adson Thumb Forceps |
| SKU | PS-RS-0016 |
| Instrument Type | Thumb Forceps / Tissue Forceps |
| Pattern | Adson |
| Overall Length | 4¾ Inches / 12.1 cm |
| Handle Design | Lightweight Fenestrated Handle |
| Primary Pattern Application | Skin-Edge and Superficial Tissue Handling |
| Operating Style | Thumb / Tweezer-Style Forceps |
| Size Selector | Available |
| Tip Pattern | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
| Material | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
The Adson Thumb Forceps are relevant for hospitals, surgical centers, plastic surgery services, outpatient procedure facilities, instrument distributors, and procurement teams sourcing compact surgical tissue forceps.
For accurate purchasing and inventory identification, buyers can reference SKU PS-RS-0016 together with the 4¾-inch (12.1 cm) length and lightweight fenestrated handle. Buyers requiring a specific tip pattern, material grade, additional size variant, or other detailed specifications should confirm those details before ordering because they are not stated on the current product page.
Adson forceps are commonly used for controlled handling of skin edges and superficial tissue, particularly during surgical closure.
The current Peak Surgicals description confirms a length of 4¾ inches (12.1 cm).
This model is specifically described as having a lightweight fenestrated handle.
The current Peak Surgicals SKU is PS-RS-0016.
The current product page does not specify a toothed, serrated, or smooth tip pattern for PS-RS-0016, so this should be confirmed before ordering if required.
The current product page does not state an exact material or steel grade for PS-RS-0016. This specification should be confirmed before purchase when required.