METRIC DISSECTION FORCEPS

Abstract

The present modification describes a surgical instrument which introduces a metric scale from the distal area of the forceps up to 5 cm proximal, allowing numerous uses, among which can be highlighted the measurement of the depth of ulcerous lesions following a plane perpendicular to the skin.

Claims

1. Dissecting forceps (1) for the manipulation of human tissues characterized because it incorporates two metallic tips joined by a vertex and angled between 10° and 20° with blunt tips on the most distal zone, where a millimetric scale up to 5 cm proximal is added, such that upon putting pressure on the branches of the forceps and bringing both blunt tips together, an aid to measurement is created, in the form of a scale divided into millimeters or centimeters with which to quantify longitude and distance.

2. Dissecting forceps (1) in accordance with claim 1, characterized by having a narrow tip, non-toothed, for the assessment and manipulation of tunneling of lesser diameter.

3. Dissecting forceps (1) in accordance with claim 1, characterized by having a narrow tip, toothed, for the assessment and manipulation of tunneling of lesser diameter.

4. Dissecting forceps (1) in accordance with claim 1, characterized by an operative tooth in its most distal area in each branch of the forceps.

5. Dissecting forceps (1) in accordance with claim 1, whereas the clamp (1) has a length of 12 cm.

6. Dissecting forceps (1) in accordance with claim 1, whereas the clamp (1) has a length of 14 cm.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] To complete the present description and with the object of improving the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings has been included as an integral part of the description, where the following has been represented:

[0013] The design of this instrument has as its main objective the quantitative measurement of depth, so that, at the most distal area of the forceps, it should present a scale perpendicular to the central axis of the forceps (2), each one assigned a measure of length corresponding to the International System of Units (SI).

[0014] FIG. 1/4 shows an oblique view of the straight dissecting forceps according to the present invention without the incorporated modification.

[0015] FIGS. 2/4 and 4/4 show, respectively, a toothless and a blunt-tip toothed straight dissecting forceps with the modification incorporated, displaying in detail the present invention for greater clarity.

[0016] FIG. 3/4 shows an oblique view of the ADSON forceps with the modification incorporated.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0017] The following describes the modification of the invention, referring to the attached figures, specifically FIG. 1/4, showing the toothless straight dissecting forceps of approximately 14 cm with finely serrated tips which guarantee an excellent grip on the skin and the subcutaneous tissue, as base model on which to make the modification consisting of two metal arms joined at a vertex, angled at between 10° y 20° in an ergonomic fashion, with a blunt tip at the most distal area, to be used to handle deep tissues without damaging healthy tissue, as the object is not intended for cutting or puncturing.

[0018] FIG. 2/4 shows a non-toothed straight dissecting forceps of approximately 14 cm ,with blunt tip and finely serrated tips (essential for functions such as measuring, debriding deep tissues, etc.) to which a metric scale is incorporated in the most distal area.

[0019] FIG. 3/4 shows another model of dissecting forceps, with a narrow tip, called the ADSON dissecting forceps, of 12 cm, toothed and toothless, which allows the measurement of lesions of lesser diameter. The modification in this type of forceps would also be useful due, on many occasions, to the small size of the lesion regardless of the depth, so that fine handling is required.

[0020] FIG. 4/4 shows another model of dissecting forceps, the Dissecting Forceps Standard Pattern 1:2 teeth—14 cm in length, which displays a tooth on each arm of the forceps at its most distal area, which is very useful for the elimination of deep devitalized tissue.

[0021] In FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, the modification of the aforementioned forceps is achieved from the most distal area by insertion of a metric scale of up to 5 cm proximal. In this way, by adding pressure to the arms of the forceps and joining both blunt tips, a form of measurement is created somewhat similar to a ruler graduated in millimeters or centimeters to measure lengths and distances.