{"product_id":"meriam-tissue-forceps-self-locking-16cm-6520","title":"Meriam Tissue Forceps – Self-Locking, 6.3 in (16 cm)","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a small material needs to remain held during transfer, a self-locking forceps offers a different grip from standard tweezers. These \u003cstrong\u003e6.3 in (16 cm) Meriam tissue forceps\u003c\/strong\u003e combine narrow working tips with a \u003cstrong\u003eself-locking mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock maintains the grasp after the handles are engaged, leaving the clinician free to focus on positioning the material. The familiar Meriam working-end profile is also available in the non-locking 6518.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 18px;padding:14px 16px;border-left:4px solid #0b5cab;background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy Clinicians Choose It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe locking action is the practical distinction: unlike conventional thumb forceps, this pattern retains its hold without continuous squeezing. It can be useful when placing cotton and other small materials during a procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eRELATED OPTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dbe4ef;border-radius:8px;background:#f8fbff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePrefer a standard non-locking model?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meriam-tissue-forceps-16cm-6518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#0b5cab;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSKU 6518 – Meriam Tissue Forceps – 6.3 in (16 cm)\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare the 16 cm Meriam forceps with direct grasp-and-release action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated self-locking mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e – Maintains the grasp after engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeriam-pattern narrow tips\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pick up and position small dental materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring-style thumb handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tweezer-like movement before engaging the lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleasable grip\u003c\/strong\u003e – Allows the operator to reposition or transfer the item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.3 in (16 cm) overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full-length dressing forceps pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Metal instrument for clinical reprocessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Dental Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45625806520470,"sku":"6520","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/9538\/1398\/files\/meriam-tissue-forceps-self-locking-16cm-6520-main.webp?v=1793380432","url":"https:\/\/powerdentalgroup.com\/products\/meriam-tissue-forceps-self-locking-16cm-6520","provider":"Power Dental Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}