Theodor Kocher won the Nobel Prize in 1909 for thyroid surgery, and the heavy toothed forceps that bear his name reflect the surgical confidence of a man who pioneered modern thyroidectomy. The defining feature is the 1×2 interlocking teeth at the tip — a firm grip on dense tissue that would slip out of a Crile or Kelly. Kocher forceps grasp fascia, tendon, tough connective tissue, and the abdominal wall during closure. Used incorrectly on delicate tissue, they crush; they are not for vessels or bowel. The 14 cm, 16 cm, and 20 cm lengths cover most applications; the 20 cm is the deep-cavity working length. Modern orthopaedic and vascular trays still rely on Kocher when a sure grip is required.
Standard Kocher Tissue Forceps 105mm (10.5cm) Teeth 3×4, manufactured by Fizza Surgical under reference DF 03-117-01.
| Reference / SKU | DF 03-117-01 |
| Pattern | Kocher |
| Working length | 105 mm (10.5 cm) |
| Material | AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel |
| Sterilization | Steam autoclave to 134 °C · EtO compatible |
| Quality system | ISO 13485:2016 · CE-marked under EU MDR 2017/745 · FDA establishment-registered |
- Standard Kocher Tissue Forceps 105mm (10.5cm) Teeth 2×3 (DF 03-116-01-01)
- Standard Kocher Tissue Forceps 105mm (10.5cm) Teeth 3×4 (DF 03-117-01-01)
- Standard Kocher Tissue Forceps 115mm (11.5cm) Teeth 1×2 (DF 03-115-02)
OEM private-label production is available from 300 units per SKU, with custom laser etching for distributor codes, hospital procurement IDs, and sterilization-cycle tracking marks. Custom packaging — peel pouch, blister, fabric-wrap kits, or co-branded boxes — is configured to distributor specification. Bulk-order pricing tiers are available on request for hospital group purchasing organizations and national procurement entities.
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