MEDICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A SPRING UNIT OPTIMISED FOR CLEANING

A medical instrument includes two handle elements that are pivotable relative to one another and a spring unit having two spring end portions. Each spring end portion is connected to one of the handle elements such that, when at least one of the handle elements is pivoted out of a starting position, the spring unit can pivot the handle element back into the starting position. The spring unit provides a substantially constant spring force when the handle elements are pivoted, and includes a first spring leg and a second spring leg. A platform-like projection is formed on at least one of the spring end portions and/or on at least one of the handle elements to connect the spring end portion to the associated handle element, such that the at least one spring end portion is raised relative to the associated handle element, with a gap formed between them.