Heated forceps play a pivotal role in the embedding process of tissues like biopsies, excisions, and other specimens that require precise orientation and are the recommended tool to use for delicate samples such as small biopsies, lymph nodes, or endoscopic samples, allowing for a gentler and more controlled handling.

Key Benefits Of Using Heated Forceps

Improves Tissue Positioning

Accurate orientation is crucial for obtaining consistent and diagnostically valuable tissue sections. Heated forceps assist with this by ensuring that the wax remains malleable while also preventing the wax from sticking to the tool allowing technicians to position tissues with more control.

Reduces Paraffin Wax Artifacts

Cold forceps can cause paraffin wax to adhere to them, creating artifacts or bubbles around the sample, which can interfere with the clarity of microscopic examination. Heated forceps prevent wax buildup on the forceps, leading to cleaner, artifact-free embedding, optimising results, and improving section quality.

Minimizes Tissue Distortion

When forceps are cold, they can distort delicate tissues as the wax cools around them. Heated forceps reduce this risk by maintaining an even temperature, helping preserve the tissue’s natural structure.

Speed Up Embedding Process

Heated forceps streamline the embedding process, allowing histotechnologists to position tissues faster and more efficiently, avoiding frequent pauses to remove wax buildup or reposition tissues, technicians save time and improve overall workflow.