{"product_id":"gerald-tissue-forceps-curved-kocher-17-5cm","title":"Gerald Tissue Forceps, Curved, Kocher, 17.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerald tissue forceps in a curved 17.5cm pattern with a Kocher (1x2) toothed tip. The long, slim shafts reach the posterior surgical field, and the curved working end can help you reach and see around the contours of the arch while you hold soft tissue for suturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved 17.5cm pattern for posterior surgical reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKocher 1x2 toothed tip: one tooth on one jaw sits between two on the other for a secure grip on soft tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, fine design for delicate soft tissue at deeper sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat are Gerald tissue forceps used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are long, fine tissue forceps for handling delicate soft tissue during oral surgery, most often grasping and steadying it while you place sutures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCurved or straight: which should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth share the same 17.5cm length and Kocher 1x2 tip. The curved working end can make it easier to reach around contours and keep your hand out of your line of sight, while the straight version suits direct access. The choice comes down to the site and your own preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"Kocher\" mean on this instrument?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the 1x2 toothed tip. The interlocking teeth help the forceps hold tissue securely with light hand pressure, so tissue is less likely to slip while you suture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is manufactured from Japanese-standard (JIS) SUS 410J1 stainless steel and withstands repeated autoclave sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a straight tip? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gerald-tissue-forceps-straight-kocher-17-5cm\"\u003eGerald Tissue Forceps, Straight, Kocher, 17.5cm\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tissue-forceps\"\u003etissue forceps\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eSurgery range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55173671125329,"sku":"151971","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/gerald-tissue-forceps-curved-kocher-17-5cm","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}