Halsted (Halstead) Mosquito (or “Mozzie”) Forceps are small, delicate surgical clamps.They are designed for clamping small blood vessels and controlling bleeding during procedures.
Key Features:
Tips: Fine, narrow, and serrated jaws for precise grip without crushing tissue.
Locking mechanism: Ratcheted handles to maintain a secure hold.
1:2 teeth: (also called “rat’s tooth”) means one tooth on one jaw engaging with two teeth on the opposing jaw—helps grip tissue a bit more firmly without slipping.
