Clinical Application
Designed to securely hold sponges and packs while minimizing tissue trauma, this instrument is used to introduce and retrieve gauze during wound packing, dressing changes, lavage, and deep-cavity procedures. The 25 cm length provides reach into deeper wounds or body cavities without sacrificing tactile control, making it useful in general surgery, minor procedures, emergency care, and obstetrics/gynecology settings.
Design & Configuration
Ring handles with a box-lock and ratchet allow one-handed control and stable clamping of sponges. The fenestrated sponge-holding jaws cradle gauze or swabs to reduce slippage while distributing pressure to avoid focal trauma. The shaft length provides working distance for packing and retrieval in deeper operative fields while maintaining ergonomics for the operator.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Forceps (sponge-holding)
- Pattern / model: Rampley sponge-holding
- Configuration: Ring-handled, box-lock with ratchet
- Length: 25 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Fenestrated jaws for secure sponge grip
- Typical use: Wound packing, dressing changes, blunt manipulation, sponge delivery/retrieval
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability with a durable finish suitable for repeated sterilization cycles. Precision box-lock construction ensures consistent jaw alignment and reliable performance through repeated use.
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