Clinical Application
Designed for procedures requiring extended reach and controlled, atraumatic grasping in confined or curved anatomy. The instrument’s long, curved shaft and figure‑3 jaw geometry facilitate blunt dissection, secure tissue handling and foreign‑body or polyp retrieval in ENT, esophageal/airway and select thoracic procedures where a protected, low‑profile tip and extended working length are needed.
Design & Configuration
The figure‑3 curvature provides an anatomic approach path that follows natural luminal contours, allowing surgeons to access deep or angled fields without excessive hand intrusion. Ring handles and a conventional box‑lock provide familiar tactile feedback and rotational control for precise positioning. The tapered jaw profile is intended to concentrate contact for a secure grasp while minimizing crush on delicate tissues.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Overholt‑Geissendorfer, Fig. 3
- Configuration: Long, curved, ring‑handle forceps
- Length: 27 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Figure‑3 tapered jaw for atraumatic grasping
- Typical uses: Atraumatic tissue grasping, blunt dissection, foreign‑body and polyp retrieval in ENT, esophageal/airway and thoracic applications
- Material: Stainless steel construction
- Reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical‑grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization cycles. The instrument features a precision box‑lock and ring handles for reliable mechanical performance over years of reuse.
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