Foerster Sponge Holding Fcps serr cvd 20cm

Clinical Application

Foerster sponge-holding forceps are used to securely grasp and control radiopaque or non‑radiopaque sponges and swabs during procedures that require blunt manipulation, packing, or atraumatic retraction. The curved configuration enables reaching into cavities and around structures with improved visibility while maintaining a controlled grip on dressings, packing material or tissue for debridement, hemostatic sponge placement, and specimen retrieval in general surgery, gynecology, ENT and minor procedure settings.

Design & Configuration

The curved shaft provides an angled approach that improves line-of-sight and access to deep or confined operative fields. The Foerster pattern features oval, fenestrated jaws with serrated edges designed to hold soft materials and sponges securely without penetrating them, reducing slippage during placement or removal. The instrument’s locking box‑lock/ratchet design (standard to the Foerster pattern) permits hands‑free retention of the grasped material once positioned.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Sponge-holding forceps
• Pattern / model: Foerster
• Configuration: Curved
• Length: 20 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Serrated oval fenestrated jaws
• Typical surgical use: Grasping and holding surgical sponges; blunt tissue manipulation; wound packing and dressing changes
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. The serrated fenestrated jaws provide a stable, atraumatic grip on sponges and soft materials. Designed for reusable clinical workflows and compatible with standard high-temperature sterilization methods.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy