10" Cheatle forceps are primarily used to remove sterile instruments from sterilization units like autoclaves or formalin cabinets to maintain sterility and prevent contamination during surgery. They also have a secondary use in handling and manipulating tissues during surgery, which minimizes trauma and allows for delicate procedures.

Removing sterile instruments:

Used to safely retrieve sterilized instruments from boilers, autoclaves, or formalin cabinets.

Maintaining sterility:

They prevent other sterilized items from being re-contaminated and ensure that the entire process from sterilization to use is sterile.

Instrument transfer:

Transfers sterile instruments and packaging materials to the surgical table or a surgeon's hand without contamination.

Arranging instruments:

Aids in post-sterilization by helping to arrange and handle various surgical instruments.