Biopsy forceps

A biopsy forceps is a medical instrument for taking tissue samples ( biopsy ) in human and veterinary medicine . It consists of two scissor-like handles which, when pressed together, close the jaws (notches) on the head and thus sharply cut off the tissue between them. Biopsy forceps are available in different designs - for example those made by Tischler, Eppendorfer, Kevorkian or Burke. They differ in the shape of the pliers heads. Biopsy forceps are also available for use in the working channel of an endoscope and thus for taking tissue samples during minimally invasive operations . If they are not properly cleaned and disinfected, they can lead to infections.

Biopsy forceps are mostly assigned to risk class IIb (classification rule according to Directive 93/42 / EEC on medical devices, Annex IX: rule 11).

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Mahmood Manavi: Gynecology & Obstetrics: Methodology for Examinations and Interventions, p. 80 Online
2. ^ Theresa Welch Fossum: Surgery of Small Animals, p. 162 online
3. ↑ Ralph J. Lellé, Volkmar Küppers: Colposcopy in practice . Springer, 2008, ISBN 978-3-540-78328-2 , p. 58.
4. ↑ Peter Frühmorgen: Gastroenterological Endoscopy: A Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy . Springer, 4th edition 1998, ISBN 978-3-540-62553-7