Waugh Dressing Fcps criss cross serr 18cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic handling of dressings, sponges and packing materials, these dressing forceps provide secure control during wound care, dressing changes, minor procedures and operative packing. The criss-cross serrated tips enable positive grip on wet or dry materials, reducing slippage when applying or removing dressings in the operating room, clinic, emergency department or bedside.

Design & Configuration

The criss-cross serration on the opposing jaws creates multidirectional contact points that help stabilize gauze, cottonoids and packing material without relying on teeth that could snag or tear dressings. The 18 cm length gives additional reach for accessing deeper wounds or working within confined fields while maintaining tactile feedback and manual control. The overall geometry favors controlled, precise manipulation of soft materials rather than tissue dissection.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dressing forceps
• Pattern / model: Waugh dressing
• Configuration: Criss-cross serrated tips
• Length: 18 cm
• Typical use: Handling dressings, sponges, wound packing and dressing changes
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured in surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated clinical use. Constructed for routine reprocessing and steam sterilization to meet the demands of high-use environments. The single-piece jaw geometry with serration pattern is optimized for grasping soft dressing materials while minimizing entanglement.

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