Coaptation Forceps | Medic Instrument

Coaptation Forceps are delicate surgical instruments specifically designed to hold and precisely align the edges of a wound or incision for suturing or stapling. Their fine, smooth, or lightly serrated tips appose tissue without causing trauma, allowing for perfect epidermal alignment which is crucial for optimal cosmetic healing. Commonly used in plastic surgery, dermatology, and fine wound closure, they help prevent step-off deformities and ensure that skin edges are everted correctly, leading to less noticeable scars and better functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Key Features:

Fine, smooth, or lightly serrated tips for atraumatic tissue alignment.
Designed specifically for precise wound edge approximation (coaptation) prior to closure.
Essential for achieving perfect epidermal alignment in plastic, hand, and facial surgery.
Helps exert skin edges to promote flat, fine scar formation.
Often used in conjunction with sutures or skin staplers.
A critical instrument for any procedure where cosmetic wound healing is a priority.