Clinical Application
Curved swab forceps intended for secure handling and transfer of sterile swabs and gauze during operative and procedural care. The curved profile facilitates access to deeper or angled cavities and enables atraumatic packing, sponge retrieval, application of topical agents, drying a surgical field, and blunt tissue manipulation where controlled, non-penetrating contact is required.
Design & Configuration
The curved geometry provides an improved approach angle to body cavities and wound beds compared with straight forceps, reducing hand crossover and improving visibility for the operator. Swab-style jaws are shaped to hold sponges and gauze without tearing, allowing secure transfer and placement. The 22 cm length offers moderate reach for general surgical, minor-procedure and clinic applications while maintaining tactile control.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Swab forceps
- Pattern / model: Ulrich swab forceps, curved
- Configuration: Curved
- Length: 22 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Swab-style jaws for grasping gauze and sponges
- Typical surgical use: Holding/manipulating swabs & gauze, wound packing, sterile-field handling
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with a finish optimized for corrosion resistance and routine reprocessing. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is compatible with standard sterilization practices used for reusable stainless-steel surgical instruments.
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