Foerster Tissue Forceps Curved 24.1 cm (9.5)

Curved jaws support controlled sponge handling in ENT, general surgery, plastic surgery.
Serrated jaws help maintain a secure hold on sponges during procedures.
The 9 1/2-inch length provides useful reach during access-focused handling.
Curved jaw geometry can help position sponges while supporting procedural visualization.
Ring handles support familiar finger control and straightforward instrument manipulation.
Foerster design suits controlled sponge placement, retrieval, and handling.

Brand: surgivalley

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OEM & International Cross-Reference Equivalents

UNIVERSAL NOMENCLATURE EU MDR 2017/745 & US FDA GUDID Classification

EMDN (EUDAMED): L031304

GRASPING FORCEPS, REUSABLE

GMDN Code: 62468

Surgical soft-tissue manipulation forceps, scissors-like, reusable

Manufacturer / Benchmark	Catalog Number (REF)	Specification Match
Aesculap	`BF123R`	Exact Pattern Match
Medline	`PF197871`	Exact Pattern Match
Symmetry Surgical	`GEN-71`	Exact Pattern Match
Teleflex	`121427`	Exact Pattern Match

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SKU: 029210033

Categories: Forceps, Forceps | Punches | Rongeurs, Forceps

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Curved Access for Controlled Sponge Handling

The Foerster sponge forceps are designed to hold and manipulate surgical sponges or gauze during routine procedural tasks. Measuring 9 1/2 inches, this curved instrument provides useful reach while helping keep the hand away from the immediate working area. Serrated jaws support a secure hold on sponge material, and the ring handle enables familiar finger-operated control during repeated handling. Its specialty-neutral design suits workflows across ENT, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery, including preparation, field management, and other tasks where dependable sponge positioning is needed. The combination of length, curvature, and jaw pattern supports practical handling without adding unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases

Holding and positioning surgical sponges or gauze during General Surgery procedures.
Supporting ENT workflows where a curved profile can assist access and sponge handling around the operative area.
Managing sponges during Plastic Surgery preparation and procedural field organization.
Using the ring handle for controlled opening, closing, and repositioning during repeated sponge-handling tasks.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

Clean and reprocess according to the facility protocol and applicable manufacturer instructions.
Inspect the serrated jaws, curved profile, and ring handle for visible damage, distortion, or impaired movement before use.
Handle the jaws carefully during cleaning, transport, and storage to help preserve their working surfaces.
Store in a clean, protected manner that prevents unnecessary contact or damage to the instrument.