Forceps

Forceps are handheld, hinged instruments used for grasping, holding, or manipulating tissues and other materials during medical, surgical, or dental procedures. They function similarly to a pair of tweezers and come in various shapes and sizes, depending on their specific use. Forceps can be either locking (to clamp tissue or vessels) or non-locking (for simple gripping). Common types include tissue forceps, dressing forceps, and hemostatic forceps.