Description
Sklar Econo Foerster Sponge Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 9-1/2 in long, straight, Econo Floor Grade. It is a single-use supply item, so stocking it keeps procedure rooms ready without tying up reusable inventory. Sklar lists it for general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 9-1/2 in overall length (241 mm) gives the foerster sponge forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A fenestrated tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 12 per box, so replenishment of the foerster sponge forceps matches the department's own usage rate.
Foerster Sponge Forceps: Design and Supply
The foerster sponge forceps sits in Sklar's sponge forceps line, in the Econo Floor Grade range. Econo Foerster Sponge Forceps, which may also be known as Foerster-Ballenger Sponge Forceps, are commonly used in surgical procedures to hold gauze squares that will absorb excess fluids and blood from the surgical site and hemostasis. The ratcheted locking mechanism of these finger ring forceps securely grip the gauze and hold it in place. It is made of stainless steel.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 9-1/2 in (241 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A fenestrated tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings with ratchet handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Econo Floor Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Single Use – Disposable after one use, which removes reprocessing from the turnover.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Sponge forceps
- Pattern Name: Foerster-Ballenger
- Length: 9-1/2 in (241 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Fenestrated
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings with ratchet
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Econo Floor Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Disposable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 12 per box (12/bx)
- Manufacturer Pack Detail: 12 items/box
- Item Number: 21-577
Warranty
- Warranty: Covered by Sklar's guarantee against manufacturing defects when the instrument is used for its intended surgical purpose.
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Why Choose the Sklar Econo Foerster Sponge Forceps
Sklar guarantees its instruments against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. For single-use supply, that factory check is the difference between a sterile pack that performs and one that does not.
- Controlled Handling – The finger rings with ratchet handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The fenestrated working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Factory Inspected – Sklar checks every instrument at the factory before it ships, a quality step built for sterile single-use supply.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 21-577 and 12 per box packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the foerster sponge forceps sterile?
No. The foerster sponge forceps is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 12 per box. This configuration measures 9-1/2 in overall.
Is the foerster sponge forceps reusable or single-use?
The foerster sponge forceps is a single-use, disposable item. It is discarded after the case, which removes reprocessing from the turnover. It sits in the Econo Floor Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the foerster sponge forceps made of?
The foerster sponge forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the foerster sponge forceps?
The foerster sponge forceps measures 9-1/2 in (241 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a fenestrated configuration.
What warranty covers the foerster sponge forceps?
Sklar guarantees the instrument against manufacturing defects when it is used for its intended surgical purpose. The guarantee is Sklar's factory commitment behind every instrument it ships.
Where is the foerster sponge forceps used?
Sklar lists the foerster sponge forceps for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology). It belongs to the sponge forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
