Arthur Splinter Forceps

Description

Arthur Splinter Forceps

Arthur splinter forceps carry slim straight jaws on ring handles. The jaws taper to fine points with short serrations.

Slim straight jaws

The narrow jaws fit into small openings. So you can reach a fragment without widening the wound.

Serrated points

Tiny ridges cover the gripping faces. Thanks to them, the hold stays firm on smooth objects such as glass.

Ring handles

The ring grip gives fine control of the jaw opening. Also, it lets you keep a steady hand for longer tasks.

Typical use

Dental and oral surgery teams use this pattern for root fragments. Meanwhile, minor-surgery clinics use it for deep splinters. Arthur forceps work well alongside Stieglitz forceps on the same tray. The straight jaws reach fragments in line with the handle. Thus the pair covers most root tips and deep splinters between them. At 14 cm, the instrument also gives enough reach without losing feel. For a fragment that sits at an angle, reach for the angled Stieglitz instead, since its bent tips follow the slope.

Cleaning Arthur splinter forceps

After each case, flush the jaws under warm water. Scrub the points and the hinge with a nylon brush, then rinse and dry the forceps. Finally, oil the joint and sterilize the instrument open.

Arthur splinter forceps specifications

• Length: 14 cm
• Ring handles
• Jaws: slim, straight, serrated points
• Stainless steel

Supply and warranty

If your forceps show a manufacturing defect within three years, we will put it right. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For a spring plier grip, see our Ralk splinter forceps. You can also browse all our dressing and tissue forceps.

Sold for professional use. Please read our care and sterilization guide and returns and refunds pages.