At 8.6 cm this is among the shortest forceps made, and the length is chosen against the anatomy. The orbit is only a few centimetres deep, so reach is irrelevant — what matters is that the whole instrument sits inside the hand. A short body is gripped entirely by the fingers, with no shaft projecting to act as a lever, so tremor is not amplified between the hand and the tip.
The two versions split the work cleanly. Micro-serrated jaws hold by friction across a face, which suits sutures, dressings and anything the surgeon must not perforate. Delicate 1×2 teeth interlock, which is the only way to hold conjunctiva or a tissue edge against real traction. Neither substitutes for the other, which is why the pattern is offered as a choice rather than a compromise between the two.
Specifications
| Pattern | Bishop-Harmon tissue forceps |
| Overall length | 8.6 cm (3-3/8″) |
| Options | Micro-serrated dressing jaws, or delicate 1×2 teeth |
| Use | Ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures |
| Material | German stainless steel |
| Autoclavable | Yes |
| SKU | NJM-14392 |
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