What is its function? It has been built to hold tough structures like aponeurosis, fascia, tendon, anterior rectus sheath and skin. As the forceps is traumatic due to its multiple teeth it can never be used on delicate structures. However it can be used to hold the delicate tissue which has to be removed during a surgical procedure.

Surgical Procedures: The instrument is useful in many gynecological procedures. During dilatation and curettage(D&C) Allis forceps is used to hold the anterior lip of the cervix, edges of the vagina during hysterectomy(removal of the uterus), rectus sheath during abdominal surgery, grasping of the ovary and tubo-ovarian masses in case of oopherectomy(removal of ovaries) and  tuberectomy(removal of fallopian tubes).The tonsils are also held with the help of Allis during tonsillectomy(removal of tonsils) and may be used to grasp thyroid tissue and breast tissue during resection of these structures(thyroidectomy and mastoidectomy).The diseased bowels which are meant to be removed during resection anastomosis can be held with Allis as well. It may be used as towel clipper during surgeries.

Available Sizes and Age Groups: The Allis forceps is used on all age group. The forceps is available in variant sizes. 6 inches(152mm),7 ½ inches(191mm),9 ½  inches(241mm),12 inches(305mm) and 18 inches(458mm) long. Allis are easily available with 4*5 or 5*6 teeth. The 6 inches or 7 ½ inches forceps can be ordered online by clicking on the respective links.