Heywood-Smith Grasping Forceps

The Heywood-Smith Grasping Forceps is a grasping forceps designed for grasping and holding tissue. Instruments of this type are applied in general surgical procedures, where controlled, repeatable engagement of tissue or vessels is required, and where the surgeon needs a dependable instrument geometry that behaves predictably from one procedure to the next. This product follows the Heywood-Smith pattern. A named instrument pattern of this kind defines the jaw geometry, working profile, and overall handling of the instrument, which means every unit built to the Heywood-Smith pattern shares the same functional characteristics and can be specified, reordered, and tracked consistently across procurement and inventory systems. It is catalogued as a single, self-contained configuration, which keeps its specification unambiguous for ordering and stock control.

Design characteristics. Based strictly on the catalogued specifications, the working portion is offered in straight form, allowing the approach angle to be matched to the operative field and the jaw or tip is configured as serrated, which determines how the instrument grips, holds, or acts on tissue. Each of these characteristics is taken directly from the source catalog; no jaw, tip, material, or dimensional attribute has been inferred or added. Where the catalog does not state an attribute, it is intentionally omitted rather than estimated.

Specification and selection. This item is supplied in one configuration, catalogued under article number EO310R, featuring a straight working profile, serrated jaw or tip, and a catalogued size of 250 mm and 4″. Because it is a single configuration, the specification above fully defines the item; no alternative sizes, profiles, or jaw options are offered under this catalog entry. Procurement teams requiring different sizes or configurations should review the related products listed in the Grasping Forceps subcategory, where comparable instruments may be catalogued as separate entries.

Technical specifications. Pattern: Heywood-Smith, Instrument Type: Grasping Forceps, Category: Clamps and Forceps, Parent Category: Surgical Instruments, Curvature Options: Straight, Dimensions / Sizes (as printed): 250 mm and 4″, Jaw / Tip Configuration: serrated, Configuration Count: 1, and Product Type: Single product. A complete structured specification table accompanies this record, and all values correspond directly to the source catalog.

Applications. As a grasping forceps, this instrument is used for grasping and holding tissue; its defined field of use is general surgical procedures. In practice the working tip is brought into contact with the target tissue or vessel, and the catalogued straight profile together with the serrated configuration determines how it is applied. The applications stated here reflect the defined function of this instrument type and are not extended with procedure-specific or outcome claims; intended clinical use should always be confirmed against institutional protocols.

Identification and procurement. The instrument is identified by the Heywood-Smith pattern in combination with its catalog article number, which keeps reordering and stock reconciliation unambiguous. It sits within the Clamps and Forceps category of the Surgical Instruments range. For procurement teams, the single-configuration record gives one clear specification, which supports accurate purchase orders, tender responses, and inventory coding.

Ordering information. This product is supplied in the single configuration described above. It is offered as a B2B catalog item intended for hospitals, surgical centers, procurement teams, distributors, and dealers. Pricing is not published on the catalog; to obtain pricing, lead time, and current availability, please send an inquiry, request a quote, or contact us for details.