The short answer
In the catalogues consulted, Pennington is presented as a grasping forceps. The pages reviewed identify the type and features of individual models, but do not establish a standard use in body piercing. The name alone therefore does not support recommending it for a particular site or stage.
What the catalogues show
One example is model BH902R, described as “Pennington Grasping Forceps”: straight, 155 mm long, with triangular, fenestrated, serrated jaws. Code 17-2957 is also presented as a Pennington grasping forceps. These describe specific products; they do not define a single configuration for every forceps called Pennington.
The term “grasping forceps” describes the product category assigned by the manufacturer; it is not an indication for body piercing.
Limitations of the evidence for piercing
The product information consulted describes the forceps and its features, but does not document a specific use in body piercing. Nor does it support claims that the fenestration improves visibility, distributes the grip or stabilises tissue in this practice. These effects should not be presented as established facts about piercing.
Assessing professional use requires information about the actual model and the proposed practice. Without it, the choice remains unverified: it cannot be inferred from the name or geometry alone.
Checks for the model
- Identify the manufacturer, code and version; compare the product information with the actual instrument.
- Check the stated geometry and dimensions without automatically applying them to other models.
- If the manufacturer states that the instrument is reusable, consult its specific instructions for cleaning, inspection and sterilisation, and check process compatibility.
- Keep catalogue specifications separate from any professional piercing protocol.
Conclusion
“Pennington” helps identify a family of grasping forceps, but features must be checked against the exact product code. The sources consulted do not establish a standard use in body piercing: a catalogue description should not be turned into a technical recommendation.
Sources
Pages consulted on 13 October 2026. B. Braun and Sklar product pages support only the name and stated features of their respective models; they do not indicate a use in body piercing. The WHO guide covers reprocessing in healthcare facilities and neither replaces the instrument’s instructions nor defines a piercing protocol.