Model USA Dressing Forceps

Description

Model USA Dressing Forceps

Model USA dressing forceps follow the American thumb forceps pattern. They come in eight lengths from 12 to 31 cm.

Serrated tips

Fine cross serrations hold gauze and dressings without tearing them. So the forceps work well for packing and wound care.

Standard or narrow

The regular width covers routine dressing changes. By contrast, the narrow version gives a slimmer tip for smaller openings, from 12 to 15.5 cm.

Eight lengths

Short sizes suit the dressing trolley. Meanwhile, the 25 and 31 cm sizes reach deep cavities and body openings.

Where they fit

Clinics often keep a 14.5 cm pair for routine dressings. Then a 21 or 25 cm pair handles packing in deeper wounds. Because the tips hold without piercing, nurses use them for gauze all day. In addition, the narrow sizes suit small wounds and children, because the slim tip enters a small opening easily. Meanwhile, the 18 cm size makes a good all-round theatre forceps. So a ward can stock two or three lengths and cover almost every dressing task.

Cleaning Model USA dressing forceps

Flush the serrations after each dressing so no gauze fibres stay trapped. Next, dry the long arms with a lint-free cloth. Then lay the Model USA forceps flat in the tray to keep them aligned.

Model USA dressing forceps specifications

• Lengths: 12, 13, 14.5, 15.5, 18, 21, 25 and 31 cm
• Serrated tips
• Width: standard, or narrow at 12 to 15.5 cm

Why buy from us

Also, every forceps we sell carries three years of cover against manufacturing defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For a British pattern, see our English model forceps. Our full range sits in the thumb forceps category.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.