Colibri Forceps — Pattern and Clinical Use
Colibri forceps hold corneal and scleral tissue during incision, suturing and graft handling. The tips are angled and extremely fine, usually with a 0.12 mm tooth, so they engage tissue at a single precise point rather than crushing it. The curved handle keeps the surgeon’s hand out of the microscope’s optical path, which is why the pattern looks the way it does.
Tooth size defines the instrument: 0.12 mm is the standard corneal tooth, with 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm options for scleral and heavier tissue. At this scale, tooth meshing must be verified under magnification because the tolerance is far below what the eye can judge.
Colibri Forceps Variants and Specifications
Standard Colibri patterns by tooth size.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| 0.12 mm tooth | Corneal tissue; standard pattern |
| 0.3 mm tooth | Scleral and heavier tissue |
| 0.5 mm tooth | Firm grip on tough tissue |
| Straight tip | Direct approach |
| Angled tip | Clears the optical path |
| Tying platform | Combined grasping and knot tying |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Colibri forceps from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Tooth meshing and tip alignment are verified under high magnification, since the working tolerance is far below what can be judged by eye. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on tooth mesh under high magnification, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Colibri Forceps From Surgical Star
Colibri forceps are a premium ophthalmic line sold to eye hospitals and micro-surgery distributors, and are among the highest-value small instruments in an ophthalmic catalog.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Colibri forceps can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the handle, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Manufactured under an ISO 13485 quality system, CE-marked to EU MDR 2017/745 and covered by US FDA establishment registration. A certificate of conformity and an ASTM F899 material certificate for the exact steel grade ship with your order.
MOQs are low and new-brand friendly, and vary with pattern, finish and branding. Pricing is direct from the factory and tiered by volume. After you approve a branded pre-production sample, bulk production typically runs four to six weeks and ships worldwide DDP with HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tooth size should I order?
0.12 mm is the standard for corneal tissue. 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm are used for scleral and heavier tissue where a finer tooth would tear through.
Why is the handle curved?
To keep the surgeon’s hand and the instrument body out of the operating microscope’s optical path during use.
What is a tying platform?
A flat section behind the teeth used for tying suture knots, so one instrument both grasps tissue and ties.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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