{"product_id":"alabama-university-utility-forceps-15mm-v-grooved-straight-90mm","title":"Alabama University Utility Forceps – 15mm V-Grooved, Straight, 90mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University Utility Forceps – 15mm V-Grooved, Straight, 90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University Utility Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are precision ophthalmic surgical instruments designed for controlled grasping, holding, and manipulation of suitable tissues and surgical materials during delicate eye procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estraight shafts, a fitted 15mm V-grooved gripping platform, and an overall length of 90mm (9cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these specialized ophthalmic utility forceps provide a practical combination of precision and controlled instrument handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument incorporates a serrated thumb-grip area to support stable positioning and a polished metallic finish for a professional surgical instrument appearance. Its compact design makes it suitable for selected ophthalmic microsurgical and general utility applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for professional ophthalmologists and trained surgical personnel, the Alabama University Forceps offer a specialized V-grooved working configuration for controlled handling during appropriate surgical techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15mm V-Grooved Gripping Platform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fitted longitudinal groove design supports secure engagement and controlled handling of suitable tissues and surgical materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight Shaft Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a direct approach for accurate positioning during appropriate ophthalmic procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm Overall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact 9cm instrument design supports close-range precision handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerrated Thumb Grip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured handle section provides tactile control and helps maintain a stable grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-Aligned Working Jaws:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for controlled approximation and grasping of appropriate surgical materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a durable metallic structure suitable for professional surgical instrument applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Metallic Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth exterior surfaces support visual inspection and instrument maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Utility Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for controlled grasping and manipulation during selected eye surgery procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Ophthalmic Instrument:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for use by trained ophthalmic surgeons and surgical professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 53.701%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University Utility Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL Universal \/ Utility Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Category\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphthalmic Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility \/ Grasping Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking Platform Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatform Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted V-Grooved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm (9cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat Handle with Serrated Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Metallic Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrasping and Manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgical Specialty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphthalmology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.6032%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.104%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualified Ophthalmic Surgical Professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgical Applications \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University 15mm V-Grooved Utility Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are designed for controlled grasping and handling tasks during selected ophthalmic procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Ophthalmic Tissue Manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fitted V-grooved working platform supports controlled grasping and manipulation of suitable tissues during appropriate surgical maneuvers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Surgical Material Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay be used to grasp and position compatible surgical materials, such as selected dressings, under the surgeon's direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Ophthalmic Microsurgical Procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straight shaft and compact 90mm overall length facilitate controlled instrument placement during selected precision surgical tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Controlled Grasping and Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aligned working jaws provide a dedicated gripping surface for handling appropriate tissues and surgical materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. General Ophthalmic Utility Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for use as a specialized utility forceps within professional ophthalmic instrument sets where a V-grooved grasping platform is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Alabama University Utility Forceps?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama University Ophthalmic Forceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine a 15mm V-grooved working platform with straight shafts, a serrated grip, and a compact 90mm design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fitted gripping surfaces are intended to provide controlled engagement of suitable materials, while the textured handle supports precision instrument handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor ophthalmic surgical professionals requiring a straight utility forceps with an extended V-grooved platform, this instrument offers a practical configuration for selected grasping and manipulation tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiscover precision medical and surgical instruments at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stellmachermed.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/collections\/ophthalmic-forceps\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphthalmic Forceps Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to explore additional eye surgery forceps, tying forceps, tissue forceps, and specialized microsurgical instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLooking for an alternative ophthalmic forceps? Explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/mcpherson-plain-corneal-forceps-straight-0-3-mm-overall-length-10-5-cm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcPherson Plain Corneal Forceps – Straight, 0.3mm, 10.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for delicate corneal and suturing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Care \u0026amp; Professional Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alabama University Utility Forceps are intended for use by qualified medical and ophthalmic surgical professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore use, inspect the working jaws, V-grooved gripping surfaces, shaft alignment, and handle for wear, damage, or deformation. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize the instrument according to the manufacturer's validated reprocessing instructions, where applicable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the instrument according to the surgical task and tissue characteristics. Avoid excessive grasping pressure on delicate ocular structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Stellmacher Instruments Inc. for precision ophthalmic surgical instruments designed to support controlled handling and specialized eye surgery procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellmachermed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67740519235689,"sku":"SM-0738","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6583\/9465\/files\/SM-0738-15.jpg?v=1792662439","url":"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/alabama-university-utility-forceps-15mm-v-grooved-straight-90mm","provider":"Stellmacher Instruments inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}