Patent ID: 8828047
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A forceps with two branches which can be pushed resiliently against each other, are connected to each other at one end via a connection section and have a resilient section distally adjoining the connection section, a grip section distally adjoining the resilient section and forceps legs distally adjoining the grip section, the forceps further comprising a support apparatus which is arranged on one of the branches in the region of the resilient section or in a proximal region of the grip section, which support apparatus extends transversely between the branches in a direction of the other one of the branches and which has a support element that is adjustable in terms of its spacing from the other branch, wherein the support element is pressed against the other branch when the forceps is closed, wherein the support apparatus has an actuation grip which pierces the branch, protrudes outwardly, is used to adjust the spacing of the support element from the other branch, and can rotate but does not displace axially, and wherein the support element has a male thread section and is screwed into a corresponding female thread section in the branch or in a housing for the support element arranged on the branch.