Clinical Application
Designed for use in airway and upper gastrointestinal procedures where controlled distal grasping is required. This long-reach forceps is commonly employed during rigid bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy and related ENT or pulmonary interventions to retrieve foreign bodies, tissue fragments or small objects from the trachea, bronchi or proximal esophagus. The 30 cm shaft provides the working length needed to reach distal targets while allowing the operator to maintain precise control at the proximal handle.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's elongated shaft and narrow profile permit passage through working channels of rigid and some flexible scopes or through the oral cavity under direct visualization. The distal jaw geometry is configured to deliver a secure purchase on small foreign bodies while enabling controlled manipulation and release. The overall balance between shaft length and handle ergonomics reduces hand fatigue and improves tactile feedback during delicate retrieval maneuvers.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps
- Pattern / model: Chevalier Jackson Fig. 7
- Configuration: Long, slender endoscopic/bronchoscopic forceps
- Length: 30 cm
- Typical surgical use: Airway and esophageal foreign body retrieval; endoscopic grasping
- Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes, designed for repeated sterilization
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and standard sterilization cycles. The reusable construction supports routine hospital decontamination processes and provides long-term durability appropriate for high-use clinical environments.
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