WACHENFELDT R14003-12 Precision Tissue Forceps
| Brand | RWD |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shenzhen, China |
| Manufacturer Type | OEM/ODM Producer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | R14003-12 |
| Pricing | Upon Request |
Overview
The WACHENFELDT R14003-12 Precision Tissue Forceps is a high-fidelity surgical and laboratory instrument engineered for controlled manipulation of delicate biological tissues, membranes, and soft specimens during dissection, histological preparation, and in vivo procedures. Designed under strict adherence to ISO 7886 and ASTM F2857 standards for medical-grade stainless steel instrumentation, this 12 cm forceps employs a refined Wachenfeldt-style jaw geometry—characterized by fine, parallel, non-serrated tips with micro-textured gripping surfaces—to minimize tissue trauma while ensuring reliable retention. Its balanced weight distribution and ergonomic handle contour support prolonged use in microsurgical workflows, including rodent neuroanatomy, embryonic tissue isolation, and organotypic slice handling. The device is intended for single-user, multi-cycle reuse following validated sterilization protocols (autoclave at 134°C, 3 bar, 18 min), and is compatible with standard laboratory biosafety cabinets and laminar flow hoods.
Key Features
- Precision-engineered 12 cm length with 3.2 mm tip width and 0.15 mm tip clearance—optimized for high-resolution manipulation in confined anatomical spaces
- Medical-grade 420 stainless steel construction, passivated per ASTM A967 and electropolished to Ra ≤ 0.4 µm surface roughness for enhanced corrosion resistance and bioburden reduction
- Wachenfeldt-specific jaw alignment: parallel tip orientation with ±0.05° angular tolerance ensures uniform pressure distribution across the entire contact surface
- Ergonomic finger-ring handles with laser-etched anti-slip texture; total mass of 28.3 g for reduced operator fatigue during extended procedures
- Autoclavable up to 200 cycles without measurable degradation in tip parallelism or spring tension (validated per ISO 17664)
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The R14003-12 forceps demonstrates consistent performance across a broad range of soft biological substrates—including murine cortical tissue sections (30–100 µm), zebrafish embryos (1–3 dpf), porcine corneal epithelium, and collagen-based hydrogel scaffolds (2–5% w/v). It is routinely employed in GLP-compliant histopathology labs for cryosection mounting and IHC slide preparation, where mechanical integrity and absence of metallic leachables are critical. The instrument complies with ISO 13485:2016 quality management requirements for medical device manufacturers and meets RoHS 2011/65/EU restrictions on hazardous substances. Sterilization validation reports and material traceability documentation (including mill test reports for raw stainless steel) are available upon request for audit readiness.
Software & Data Management
While the R14003-12 is a manual, non-electronic instrument, its design integrates seamlessly into digitally governed laboratory environments. Each unit carries a permanent laser-engraved serial number linked to RWD’s internal manufacturing database—enabling full lot-level traceability, calibration history tracking, and recall management per FDA 21 CFR Part 820. For labs operating under electronic lab notebook (ELN) systems such as LabArchives or Benchling, standardized metadata templates (including instrument ID, sterilization cycle log, and usage frequency) can be imported via CSV or LIMS API integration. No firmware, drivers, or proprietary software are required.
Applications
- Murine stereotaxic surgery: precise dura mater retraction and electrode lead positioning without vascular compromise
- Ex vivo electrophysiology: stable immobilization of acute brain slices during patch-clamp recordings
- Developmental biology: gentle yolk sac membrane manipulation in avian and amphibian embryo models
- Tissue engineering: placement and alignment of decellularized scaffolds in bioreactor chambers
- Clinical pathology: handling of fragile frozen-section specimens during intraoperative consultation
FAQ
Is the R14003-12 forceps certified for human clinical use?
No—it is classified as a research-use-only (RUO) instrument under IVD Directive 98/79/EC Annex II, intended exclusively for preclinical laboratory applications.
Can it be used with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment?
Yes, the 420 stainless steel composition is non-ferromagnetic at field strengths ≤ 3 Tesla, verified per ASTM F2503 MRI safety testing protocol.
What is the recommended cleaning and sterilization protocol?
Rinse immediately post-use in enzymatic detergent (e.g., Enzol®), followed by ultrasonic cleaning (40 kHz, 5 min), thorough deionized water rinse, and steam sterilization at 134°C for 18 minutes in a Class B autoclave.
Does RWD provide calibration or verification services?
Yes—certified tip parallelism verification (using optical comparator per ISO 10360-2) and dimensional inspection reports are available as an optional service with NIST-traceable documentation.
