Babcock Tissue Forcep 21.5 cm Straight

The Babcock Tissue Forcep 21.5 cm, straight is an atraumatic ratcheted grasping forcep intended for hollow and tubular structures. Its jaws distinguish it from the Allis pattern. Where an Allis carries interlocking teeth, the Babcock has broad fenestrated jaws with smooth rounded edges that curve to encircle the structure being held. Bowel, ureter, uterine horn and similar tissues may therefore be grasped and retracted with markedly less risk of perforation or crushing.

The fenestration allows the tissue to sit within the jaw rather than being compressed flat against it. The instrument is long, which suits veterinary gastrointestinal procedures where structures must be held at depth within the abdomen. The ratchet holds the grip without continuous hand pressure. It should be noted that the smooth jaws will not hold slippery tissue as firmly as an Allis, which is the accepted trade for the reduction in tissue trauma.

• Broad fenestrated jaws with smooth rounded edges, no teeth
• Jaws curve to encircle the structure rather than compress it flat
• Markedly reduced risk of perforation when handling bowel and ureter
• Fully autoclavable & reusable
• Premium quality stainless steel
• Ergonomic design for reduced hand fatigue

How does a Babcock differ from an Allis?

The Babcock has smooth fenestrated jaws that encircle the tissue, whereas the Allis has interlocking teeth that mark it.

What is it used for?

It is used to hold and retract bowel, ureter, uterine horn and similar hollow or tubular structures.

At HK Medical Instruments, we stand behind the quality and performance of our products.

All instruments are eligible for return or replacement within 45 days of delivery if they have a manufacturing defect, malfunction, or do not meet your expectations.

We also offer a lifetime breakage warranty covering breakage resulting from manufacturing or material defects. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, improper handling, accidental drops, incorrect cleaning or sterilization, unauthorized repairs, or normal wear and tear.

To request warranty assistance, please contact us at warranty@hkmedins.com with your order details, a description of the issue, and clear photographs of the affected instrument. Our team will review your request and guide you through the return or replacement process.