Surgical Tweezers are a hinged, hand-held medical tool used to hold different objects. Outside the medical profession, similar tools are referred to by several different names, including forceps , pliers, and tongs. Some Tweezers are hinged at one end, while some are hinged in the middle, just like scissors. They are made of a range of different materials based upon their intended use. Tweezers may be either be locking or non-locking. In order to hold objectives for a short period of time, surgeons utilize non-locking variety. It's serrated tips are used to grasp body tissue, as they allow for a firm hold with less pressure, making them gentler on body tissues.