Collings Tongue Seizing Forcep, 17cm — Overview

The Collings Tongue Seizing Forcep (S7-135-17) is a 17cm grasping instrument specifically designed to hold and stabilize the tongue during oral, pharyngeal, and maxillofacial procedures, distinct from a tongue depressor in that it actively grips rather than simply displaces the tongue.

Seizing vs. Depressing

Where a tongue depressor pushes the tongue out of the way to create a clear field, a seizing forcep actively grasps and holds the tongue, useful when the surgeon needs to pull the tongue forward, stabilize it against movement, or maintain traction on it for airway management or specific surgical access — a different functional need than simple displacement.

Design

The forcep's jaws are designed with a grip pattern suited to holding tongue tissue securely without excessive trauma, balancing firm retention against the risk of tissue injury from an overly aggressive grip pattern.

Clinical Use

This forcep is used in maxillofacial, ENT-adjacent, and airway management procedures where active tongue traction or stabilization, rather than passive displacement, is required.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with jaw serrations designed for secure grip on tongue tissue.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable and intended for repeated reuse. The jaw serrations should be inspected for wear during cleaning, since worn serrations reduce grip security.

Ordering

The Collings Tongue Seizing Forcep, 17cm, SKU S7-135-17, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to hospitals, surgery centers, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.