Abstract: A forceps constructed of a pair of interconnected members in which the fore end of the pair of members each include a plurality of elongated grooves. The elongated grooves of the members are to cooperate together to facilitate clamping onto a Laminaria tent for insertion into the uterine cervix of a human female. In the longitudinal direction the grooves are inwardly tapered. The upstanding sidewalls separating the grooves assure a positive lock onto a variety of diameters of Laminaria tents.

Abstract: A device to facilitate accurate placing of sutures for closing a wound or incision which takes the form of an elongated wire member the ends of which are to be located at the ends of the wound or incision. The device is to be resilient forcing outwardly the ends of the device and thereby making the wound or incision taut. The side walls of the wound or incision are maintained in accurate apposition so as to facilitate the location of the sutures.