Tunnelling forceps

Definition

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to be used to open a soft tissue plane (tunnelling) and to pull an object, typically a tube implant or other device, back through the tunnel. It is made of metal and typically has an elongated, slender, scissors-like design with two blades that close like jaws and ring handles. It may be used during rib/rib cage internal fixation procedures. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.

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Last updated

2026-06-04 19:44:10