Fletcher Polypus And Dressing Forceps

Description

Fletcher Polypus And Dressing Forceps

The Fletcher sponge forceps hold swabs and grasp soft tissue in deep fields. At 24 cm, they reach the pelvis and the bottom of a long abdominal wound, while the handles stay above the skin.

Length of the Fletcher sponge forceps

Twenty-four centimetres suits deep work without feeling unwieldy. In addition, the ring handles give a comfortable, balanced grip during long cases.

Holding swabs

The jaws close firmly on a folded swab. As a result, the swab stays in place while the team mops blood or applies steady pressure to an oozing surface.

Grasping tissue

The same jaws can also hold soft tissue or a polyp. With gentle pressure, they lift tissue without tearing, which makes them useful in vaginal procedures.

Typical procedures

Pelvic surgery, caesarean section and vaginal repairs all call for long sponge forceps. For example, the team uses them to dry the pelvis before closing the abdomen.

Building a set

Many trays carry one medium and one long sponge forceps. In that pairing, the Fletcher covers the long end of the range, while a shorter pattern handles the skin.

Swab safety

Every swab placed on a forceps must be counted out again. Therefore, theatres usually load radiopaque swabs and record each one before closure.

Fletcher sponge forceps details

• 24 cm overall
• Oval sponge jaws
• Ratchet lock

Fletcher care

Remove trapped lint from the jaws, then brush the box joint. Rinse, dry and sterilise.

Ordering with confidence

Each forceps receives a final check by Atlanta staff before it ships. Expect three years against manufacturing defects on the Fletcher pattern. Also worth a look is our Gross-Maier forceps. For facts on instrument steels, see ASTM F899. Other patterns feature in our general surgery listings. For quick answers, read our customer FAQ.

For trained hands only. Our care guidance notes image variation and the alloy’s nickel. Visit the delivery terms for delivery windows.