Description
Sklar Foerster Sponge Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 9-1/2 in long, straight, Sklar OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dermatology 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 serrated edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
Foerster Sponge Forceps: Design and Supply
The foerster sponge forceps sits in Sklar's sponge forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is commonly used in surgical procedures to hold gauze squares that will absorb excess fluids and blood from the surgical site or 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. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
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 – Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar OR Grade positioning in the Sklar line, so buyers can match the instrument tier to the setting.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- 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: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 87-2195
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
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Why Choose the Sklar Foerster Sponge Forceps
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – The finger rings with ratchet handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The fenestrated working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
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 1 each. This configuration measures 9-1/2 in overall.
Is the foerster sponge forceps reusable or single-use?
The foerster sponge forceps is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar OR 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?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the foerster sponge forceps used?
Sklar lists the foerster sponge forceps for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the sponge forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
