Gross Maier Dressing Fcps str w/o rat. 20cm

Clinical Application

Gross-Maier dressing forceps with a straight configuration and no ratchet are designed for secure, controlled handling of dressings, gauze, packing material and other sterile supplies during wound care, dressing changes and general surgical procedures. Their broad jaws allow for firm grasping of soft materials without concentrating pressure on a single point, making them useful in emergency departments, outpatient surgery centers, dermatology procedures, ENT and general surgery settings where rapid placement or removal of dressings is required.

Design & Configuration

The straight shaft provides direct tactile feedback and line-of-sight control when reaching into wounds or cavities. The Gross-Maier-style broad, flattened jaws distribute pressure across a larger surface of the dressing, reducing the risk of tearing or entangling delicate materials. The absence of a ratchet (locking mechanism) enables quick release and repositioning of dressings, which is advantageous during rapid dressing changes or when alternating between grasping and releasing tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dressing forceps
• Pattern / model: Gross-Maier
• Configuration: straight, without ratchet
• Length: 20 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: broad, flattened jaws for dressing and packing
• Typical surgical use: dressing changes, wound packing, handling sterile materials
• Material / construction: stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and routine sterilization. The single-piece jaw design and box-lock construction minimize crevices and facilitate cleaning. Reusable construction supports repeated autoclave sterilization cycles when processed according to facility protocols.

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