Adson Tissue Forceps
Fine, narrow tissue forceps with small teeth — the standard for handling skin edges and subcutaneous tissue during wound closure.
Design
- Narrow tapered tips with 1×2 fine teeth
- Short, comfortable handle length for skin work
- Thumb forceps (no ring handles)
Key Uses
- Skin-edge handling during wound closure
- Subcutaneous tissue approximation
- Superficial reconstruction (scrotal, penile shaft skin)
History
Named for Alfred Washington Adson (1887–1951), Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon who also lent his name to the Adson-Brown forceps and the Adson test for thoracic outlet syndrome.