Clinical Application
Designed for atraumatic handling of dressings, sponges and other nonviable materials in the operating room, procedure room and clinic. The instrument is optimized for dressing changes, wound packing, sponge placement and removal, and general perioperative dressing management where a broad gripping surface and firm control are required rather than fine tissue manipulation.
Design & Configuration
The straight 25 cm geometry provides a balance of reach and tactile control for clinicians working at the sterile field or bedside. Broad, dressing-style jaws increase surface contact with gauze and sponges to reduce slippage and allow controlled placement/removal without concentrating pressure on a small area. The Gross–Maier pattern emphasizes durable, easy-to-clean contours appropriate for repetitive dressing procedures.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Dressing forceps
- Pattern / model: Gross–Maier
- Configuration: Straight
- Length: 25 cm
- Tip / jaw: Broad dressing-style tips for secure handling of dressings and sponges
- Typical use: Dressing changes, wound packing and sponge handling
- Material: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel with a smooth finish for straightforward decontamination and repeated sterilization. The robust construction supports routine clinical use and reprocessing consistent with reusable instrument workflows.
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