Adson

The Adson forceps are a general surgery instrument used for holding dressing materials such as cotton and gauze during surgical procedures and to grasp, hold, and move tissue.  They have a wide thumb grasp for strong grip, increased precision and control. The design of the forceps allows the surgeon to have precision in tissue manipulation and avoid tissue damage. For more delicate surgery, thumb forceps such as the Iris and Bonn forceps are typically used.