Surgical Tissue Forceps Straight 45.7 cm (18.0)

Extended Straight Reach for Controlled Sponge Handling

The 18" Forester Sponge Forceps straight are long-handled forceps designed to grasp, position, and remove surgical sponges during operative work. Their straight configuration provides a direct instrument profile for controlled handling, while the 18-inch overall length supports reach into deeper or more confined operative fields. In General Surgery, they can help manage sponges during exposure and field maintenance; in Neurosurgery, their extended reach may support sponge handling where access and visualization require careful instrument placement. The design is suited to workflows that benefit from deliberate manipulation without introducing unnecessary instrument complexity.

Use Cases

• Grasp and position surgical sponges during General Surgery procedures.
• Support sponge placement or removal when an extended instrument reach is useful.
• Handle sponges within deeper or less readily accessible operative fields.
• Provide a straight instrument profile for direct approach and controlled positioning.
• Support Neurosurgery workflows requiring careful sponge handling around a restricted operative area.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean the forceps promptly after use according to facility procedures and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the straight shaft, jaws, and handles for residue, damage, or impaired movement before reuse.
• Handle and transport the instrument in a way that protects the working end from impact or bending.
• Store in a clean, dry, protected location in accordance with facility protocols.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.