pinça

A pinça is a hand-held surgical instrument used for grasping and holding tissue or other materials. It is characterized by two arms joined at one end, which are squeezed together by the user to create a gripping force at the opposite end. The design of the tips can vary greatly depending on the intended application, ranging from fine, pointed tips for delicate dissection to broader, serrated tips for securely holding tougher tissues.

There are numerous types of pinças, each designed for specific surgical procedures. For instance, Adson pinças are commonly used for grasping skin and subcutaneous tissue, while Allis pinças have teeth that provide a strong grip on organs or heavier tissues. Forceps, another term often used interchangeably with pinça in many contexts, can also refer to instruments with finer, more precise tips used in fields like microsurgery or ophthalmology. Beyond surgery, pinças are also essential tools in laboratories for handling small objects, in electronics for assembling components, and even in everyday life for tasks requiring precise manipulation. The simple yet effective design of the pinça has made it a fundamental instrument across many disciplines.