Walter-Carmalt Splinter Forceps

Description

Walter-Carmalt Splinter Forceps

Walter-Carmalt splinter forceps have sharp triangular points on wide, grooved arms. The design gives a precise bite with a solid hold.

Triangular points

Each point comes to a sharp, flat triangle. Because of that, the tips can slide under a splinter edge and grip it in one move.

Grooved arms

Long grooves run down the outside of the arms. So your thumb and finger stay in place, even with wet gloves.

Straight or curved

The straight version suits most splinters on flat skin. Meanwhile, the curved version helps around nails, knuckles and other awkward angles.

In practice

Clinicians who remove glass and metal slivers often prefer this pattern. Also, the sharp points help with ingrown hair and small cysts. The sharp triangle also lets you open a tiny entry point before you grip. However, it pays to work gently, because the points can nick healthy skin. For fine glass, the curved pair often gives the better angle. Keep the points capped between uses so they stay sharp.

Reprocessing Walter-Carmalt splinter forceps

Rinse the tips right after use. Next, scrub the grooves with a soft brush, because debris can collect there. Then rinse, dry and inspect the points before sterilization.

Walter-Carmalt splinter forceps specifications

• Lengths: 10 and 10.5 cm
• Straight or curved
• Tips: sharp triangular points
• Grooved arms
• Stainless steel

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects these forceps against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. If you need a lens on the instrument, see our splinter forceps with magnifying glass. You can also browse all our dressing and tissue forceps.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.