Allis-Babcock Tissue Forceps angled to the side, 6-1/4″ (16.0 cm) are Typically designed to be used during general surgical procedures in which tissue needs to be grabbed while minimizing any trauma that may be produced to the area. Due to the jaw tips that are fenestrated and angled to the side, these forceps may also be ideal for grasping areas such as the uterus or intestines.