Clinical Application
Designed for secure handling of dressings, sponges and non-delicate tissue during wound care, dressing changes and general surgical preparation. The instrument's construction makes it useful in operating rooms, procedure suites, emergency departments and outpatient clinics for applying or removing dressings, positioning gauze and performing coarse grasping tasks where atraumatic precision is not required.
Design & Configuration
The straight geometry provides direct tip alignment and tactile feedback for controlled grasping along the axis of approach. At 20 cm overall length it offers extended reach for deeper wounds or when working across a sterile field without excessive hand crowding. The dressing-style serrated jaws are configured to provide a positive grip on textiles and moist materials, reducing slippage during dressing placement or removal.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Dressing forceps
- Pattern / model: Gross-Maier
- Configuration: Straight
- Length: 20 cm
- Tip / jaw: Serrated dressing forceps-style jaws
- Typical use: Dressing handling, wound care, general grasping
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a precision-formed tip to ensure consistent alignment and grip. The finish and construction are specified to withstand routine cleaning and standard hospital sterilization cycles while maintaining functional integrity for repeated use.
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