Clinical Application
Curved Martin-style dressing forceps are intended for secure handling of dressings, sponges, sutures, and small tissue fragments during wound care and perioperative procedures. The 17 cm length gives clinicians a balance of reach and control for bedside dressing changes, minor surgical procedures, and general surgical assistance where precise, atraumatic grasping of materials is required.
Design & Configuration
The curved shaft provides an angled approach that improves line-of-sight to the operative field and permits access around anatomical contours or surgical drapes without excessively exposing the operator's hand. The serrated jaw pattern delivers a positive grip on moist dressings and small tissue pieces, reducing slip during manipulation. At 17 cm, the instrument offers mid-range reach that is suitable for both close-in work and slightly deeper access in confined fields.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Dressing forceps
- Pattern / model: Mod. Martin Dressing
- Configuration: Curved
- Length: 17 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Serrated tip for secure grip
- Typical uses: Dressing handling, wound care, minor procedures, perioperative dressing changes
- Material / construction: Reusable stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from durable, surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. The serrated jaws are integral to the instrument body, providing consistent gripping performance over the life of the instrument. Designed for reusable instrument workflows; follow facility protocols for cleaning, inspection, and sterilization to maintain function and patient safety.
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