An 8" Allis tissue forceps is a surgical tool used to grasp and hold dense or slippery soft tissues during medical procedures, such as breast, bowel, and fascia tissue. The instrument's design, featuring interlocking teeth and a ratcheted handle, provides a secure grip to lift, retract, or hold tissue in place without slippage. Its length provides the necessary reach for various surgical applications.

Tissue manipulation:

Its primary use is to firmly grasp and hold tissues during surgery, including dense or slippery soft tissues like fascia and ligaments.

Grasping specific tissues:

It is used to grasp tissues such as breast, bowel, and thyroid tissue.

Retraction:

It can be used to retract tissue, allowing surgeons better access to internal organs and structures.