Ligature Placing Forceps 14 cm
The Ligature Placing Forceps is a Mathieu-style orthodontic instrument engineered for securing wire ligatures and elastomeric modules around brackets. Its textured tungsten carbide inlaid jaw delivers a positive, non-slip grip on ligature wire, while the integrated ratchet lock holds the tie under controlled tension so the operator can crimp and tuck at the bracket with one hand free. At 14 cm overall, the forceps offer comfortable reach across both arches without obscuring the working field, and the spring-action handles open automatically when the ratchet is released. Built from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with a tungsten carbide insert, this Equate Instruments forceps is fully autoclavable for routine chairside reuse. Supplied non-sterile for in-clinic steam sterilisation.
Specifications
MaterialStainless SteelRusting PreventionPassivatedUltrasonic CleanedYesUsageLeft Hand or Right HandSterileNoReusableYesTests PerformedShape Test, Boil Test and Performance TestLatex FreeYesPackingIndividually PackedQc PassedYesRelated Products
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