Hu-Friedy General Sharp & Potts-Smith Tissue Forceps

Hu-Friedy General Perma Sharp™ Tissue Pliers are surgical tissue forceps designed for grasping and stabilizing soft tissue during suturing and routine soft-tissue manipulation. All models in this family use Hu-Friedy’s Perma Sharp™ tip design and differ only by tooth configuration and handle style, not by intended clinical use.  All pliers in this family grouping except Potts-Smith (TP5080) measure 6", the Potts-Smith measures 7".  

Clinical Use

• Grasping and stabilizing soft tissue during suturing
• General soft-tissue handling in oral surgery and periodontal procedures

Models & Differences

TP5070 – General Perma Sharp™ Tissue Pliers

• Perma Sharp™ tip
• Standard tip configuration
• Standard serrated handle

TP5071 – 1 × 2 General Perma Sharp™ Tissue Pliers

• Perma Sharp™ tip with 1 × 2 tooth configuration
• Standard serrated handle (same handle style as TP5070)

TP5072 – General Perma Sharp™ Tissue Pliers (Euro Handle)

• Perma Sharp™ tip
• Same tip configuration as TP5070
• Euro-style textured handle with more pronounced surface patterning for enhanced grip

TP5080 - Potts-Smith Perma Sharp Tissue Pliers

• More refined that the General Sharp forceps, more delicate beak.
• Less Tissue Crush than the General Sharp forceps

Handle Styles

Standard Serrated Handle (TP5070, TP5071)

• Traditional Hu-Friedy serration pattern
• Familiar tactile feel and control

Euro-Style Textured Handle (TP5072)

• More aggressive texturing
• Designed to enhance grip, especially with gloves or moisture present