Weck 020120 Micro Alligator Grasping Forceps Serrated 6mm Jaws ENT 5-1/4"

Weck 020120 5-1/4" Micro Alligator Forceps (6mm Serrated Jaws)

The Weck 020120 is a high-utility ENT instrument designed for the secure grasping and retrieval of materials within the external auditory canal and middle ear. While many micro-alligators feature very short tips, this model is equipped with 6 mm serrated jaws, offering a significantly larger contact area. This makes it the preferred tool for extracting larger foreign bodies, manipulating surgical sponges, or placing antibiotic-soaked packing where a standard micro-tip might lose its "bite."

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel, the 020120 features a slender, tubular shaft and a precise ring-handle actuation. This design allows the jaws to be operated at the end of a long reach without obstructing the surgeon's view under an operating microscope or otoscope. The serrated "alligator" teeth are precision-milled to ensure a non-slip grip on both synthetic materials and biological tissue.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Weck (Teleflex)

• Model Number: 020120

• Jaw Length: 6 mm (Extended Grasping Surface)

• Tip Style: Straight, Serrated Alligator Jaws

• Overall Length: 5-1/4 inches (133 mm)

• Material: Premium Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel

• Handle: Ergonomic Ring-Handle Actuation

Clinical & Operational Advantages

• Enhanced Grasping Surface: The 6 mm jaw length is ideal for "wicking" procedures or retrieving elongated foreign objects that require more surface-area tension to extract.

• Micro-Surgical Visibility: The ultra-slim shaft is designed to stay below the visual horizon, ensuring the surgeon's view of the tympanic membrane remains clear.

• High-Tactile Feedback: The Weck internal wire mechanism is engineered for 1:1 movement, allowing the surgeon to feel the exact pressure being applied to delicate ear structures.

• Proven Durability: Weck instruments are renowned for maintaining hinge alignment and jaw "snap" throughout high-volume clinical use and repeated autoclaving.

Condition

• Status: Used – Usable Condition (USED-SI).

• Functional Assessment: The internal mechanism has been tested and actuates smoothly without binding. The 6mm jaws meet with perfect alignment and the serrations are crisp.

• Cosmetic Status: Shows visible signs of normal clinical use, including surface scuffs, minor scratches, and typical sterilization-related patina. These are purely cosmetic and do not impact the tool's mechanical integrity or precision.

• Sterilization Note: This instrument is provided non-sterile. It must be professionally cleaned and autoclaved per your facility's validated ENT/Otology protocols prior to use.

Warranty

• ✔ Primis "Secure-Grip" Guarantee

  We guarantee the Weck 020120 to have perfectly aligned jaws and a fluid, non-binding internal mechanism. If the jaws fail to meet or the shaft exhibits mechanical sticking upon arrival, Primis Medical will provide a full refund or replacement.

What’s Included

• (1) Weck 020120 Micro Alligator Grasping Forceps (5-1/4")

Shipping

• Fast and secure shipping.

• Ships within 1-2 business days.

• Packaged in a protective sleeve and rigid box to ensure the precision 6mm tips and slender shaft arrive in ready-to-process condition.