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Cushing Bayonet Dressing Forceps

Also called: Bayonets

Flat handle that bends upward and spreads into two tips with serrations on either tip
Photo: William Guglielmo / SurgSoul

What it is used for

Designed for securely holding delicate tissues without causing damage during neurosurgical operations.

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Grasping & holding

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