Taylor Dressing Fcps Bayonet shaped 17.5cm

Clinical Application

Bayonet-shaped Taylor dressing forceps provide controlled handling of dressings, gauze, sponges and small tissue fragments while maintaining a clear line of sight to the working field. The offset (bayonet) geometry is specifically useful for ENT procedures—nasal and aural packing, retrieval of superficial foreign bodies, and manipulation within narrow or angled cavities—where keeping the operator’s fingers out of the visual axis improves accuracy and safety. They are also suitable for routine wound care and dressing changes in outpatient and operating-room settings.

Design & Configuration

The bayonet (offset) shank deflects the operator’s hand away from the instrument tip, preserving sightlines when working deep in narrow passages. The 17.5 cm length balances reach and tactile control, allowing precise tip placement without excessive length that can reduce maneuverability. Dressing-style, blunt serrated tips grasp soft materials securely without cutting or crushing, so the instrument is effective for handling gauze and sponges as well as removing small foreign bodies. The thumb/tweezer-style configuration provides fine manual feedback for delicate tasks.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Forceps
• Pattern / model: Taylor dressing forceps, bayonet shaped
• Configuration: Bayonet (offset) shank, thumb/tweezer-style
• Length: 17.5 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Dressing-style blunt, serrated tips
• Typical surgical use: Dressing changes, wound care, nasal/aural packing and foreign-body removal in ENT and minor procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and long service life. The instrument's profile and tip geometry are optimized for repeated clinical use and reprocessing; compatible with standard sterilization cycles used for reusable stainless steel 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