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Littlewood tissue forceps — toothed reference pattern. Inspect the actual jaw and tooth configuration.
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Littlewood tissue forceps — toothed reference pattern. Inspect the actual jaw and tooth configuration.

Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / original

Littlewood tissue forceps

Grasping & holding

Littlewood tissue forceps

Littlewood tissue forcep (fenestrated pattern)

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Provides a firm hold on tough tissue such as fascia.

Explore the photo before the answer. Zoom into the jaws, inspect the locking mechanism and compare the available reference views.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Ring handles and a ratchet lock.
  2. Short grasping jaws with interlocking teeth in this reference pattern.
  3. Inspect the actual tooth number and jaw outline; variants differ.
Don’t confuse it with…

Compare the interlocking teeth with Allis forceps. Identify the actual jaw shape and tooth count rather than relying on the shared ring-handled outline.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.

  1. Rings
  2. Ratchet
  3. Box joint
  4. Shanks
  5. Toothed jaws
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Why inspect the actual working end?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Littlewood patterns can differ in fenestrations, teeth and serrations.

02Does a fenestration guarantee an atraumatic grip?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. Pressure, tissue type and the complete jaw design remain important.

Read the references.

Use these clinical education and instrument references alongside your department’s practical manual. Photo attribution appears below the image.