Description
Sklar Merit Foerster Sponge Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 9-1/2 in long, straight, Merit Physician 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 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.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Inside the Foerster Sponge Forceps
The foerster sponge forceps sits in Sklar's sponge forceps line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. Merit 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 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 – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Merit Physician Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
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: Merit Physician Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 97-577
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 Merit 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 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.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders 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 Merit Physician 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 general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the sponge forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
