Heaney Tissue Forceps, Sklar, 5-1/2 in., 2x3 Teeth, Straight, Cross-Serrated Jaws, Thumb, Stainless Steel. Sklar Heaney Forceps are toothed thumb forceps commonly used in OB/GYN procedures such as C-Section and abdominal hysterectomy. They have a broad thumb grip and are used for grasping tough or cut edges of tissue during suturing. They may also be known as Lane-Heaney Tissue Forceps. This product is straight with cross-serrated tips, 1x2 teeth, and a length of 5-1/2 inches.