Tenaculum Forceps — Pattern and Clinical Use
The cervix must be held steady and straightened before instruments are passed into the uterus. The tenaculum’s sharp points penetrate the cervical tissue and the ratchet holds the grip, letting the operator apply traction that aligns the cervical canal with the uterine cavity — which is what reduces the risk of perforation during sounding, dilation or IUD insertion.
Point sharpness matters because a blunt tenaculum tears rather than penetrating, causing more bleeding and a less secure hold. Single-tooth patterns concentrate the grip; multi-tooth patterns spread it and cause less trauma.
Tenaculum Forceps Variants and Specifications
Standard tenaculum patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Single-tooth (1×1) | Concentrated grip, classic pattern |
| Two-tooth (2×2) | Spread grip, less tearing |
| Multi-tooth | Widest load distribution |
| Schroeder pattern | Classic cervical tenaculum |
| Atraumatic ball-tip | Grip without penetration |
| Curved shaft | Improved angle of traction |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Tenaculum forceps from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Point sharpness and tooth alignment are checked, since a blunt tenaculum tears cervical tissue instead of penetrating it cleanly. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on point sharpness and tooth alignment, 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 Tenaculum Forceps From Surgical Star
Tenaculum forceps sell to gynecology, family planning and hospital distributors and are standard in IUD insertion, D&C and hysteroscopy sets.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Tenaculum forceps can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the shank, 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
Why is the cervix held with a tenaculum?
To stabilise it and apply traction that straightens the cervical canal in line with the uterine cavity, which reduces perforation risk during instrumentation.
Single or multi-tooth?
Single-tooth concentrates the grip and is the classic pattern; multi-tooth spreads the load and causes less tearing. Both are widely used.
Are atraumatic versions available?
Yes, with ball tips that grip without penetrating, used where cervical trauma and bleeding must be minimised.
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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