Clinical Application
This spoon-shaped atraumatic forceps is designed to handle and retract delicate soft tissues with minimal compressive injury. The broad spoon tip distributes contact pressure across a wider surface area, making it appropriate for mucosal manipulation, atraumatic retraction during wound exposure, holding fragile tissue during suturing, and controlled mobilization of tissue planes. Common applications include ENT and oral procedures, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and general surgical cases where tissue protection is a priority. With a 21 cm working length the instrument provides reach for shallow to moderate-depth operative fields while maintaining tactile control.
Design & Configuration
The single spoon-shaped jaw provides a broad contact surface that reduces point pressure and crush injury compared with narrow toothed forceps. The elongated 21 cm body provides additional working length for deeper exposure without sacrificing surgeon control at the tip. The geometry is optimized for atraumatic handling and retraction rather than firm clamping, making it useful when tissue preservation is essential.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Glover Atrauma
- Configuration: Spoon-shaped tip
- Length: 21 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Broad atraumatic spoon-shaped jaw
- Typical surgical use: Atraumatic grasping, retraction, and tissue mobilization
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes (designed for repeated sterilization)
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide consistent strength and corrosion resistance in the OR environment. The construction is intended for repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles, preserving functional geometry and surface finish through normal reprocessing when handled 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