Sorensen Clinic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10 Knaresborough Place
Kensington
London SW5 0TG
United Kingdom
Appointments: +44 (0) 20 7600 4444
Email: info @ sorensenclinic.com
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.30
The multipurpose round handle microsurgical forceps come in two lengths (15 and 18 cm).
S&T product code
FRS-15 RM-8d.3 (15 cm long - Ø 0.3 mm tip)
FRS-18 RM-8d.3 (18 cm long - Ø 0.3 mm tip)
FRAS-15 RM-8d.3 (15 cm long - Ø 0.3 mm tip)
FRAS-18 RM-8d.3 (18 cm long - Ø 0.3 mm tip)
The forceps come with Ø 0.3 mm working tips as standard. The final digit in the product code signifies the working tip diameter. Alternative sizes (Ø 0.1 mm and Ø 0.2 mm) are available, but must be specified upon order (please see the manufacturer's website for further details on 'S&T superfine instruments'). Personal note (Dr Sorensen): “I prefer the Ø 0.3 mm tip for micro-vascular surgery (vessel diameter 1.0 - 3.0 mm) and the Ø 0.2 mm tip for peripheral nerve surgery. The Ø 0.1 mm tip is a specialized instrument I recommend for re-implantation (finger or ear) or delicate laboratory work (vessel diameter 0.5 - 0.9 mm).”
The microblade round handle microsurgical scissors come in two lengths (15 and 18 cm).
S&T product code
SAJ-15 RM-8 (15 cm long - blades 4 mm)
SAJ-18 RM-8 (18 cm long - blades 4 mm)
SDJ-15 RM-8 (15 cm long - blades 4 mm)
SDJ-18 RM-8 (18 cm long - blades 4 mm)
Curved blades are recommended for micro-dissection and straight blades for dividing or cleaning nerves or vessels. Microblade scissors should be cleaned with a soft brush or in an ultrasonic bath before entering the autoclave (please see the S&T website for further information on instrument maintenance). Microblades can be inverse-extended (opened), which facilitates the cleaning process.