{"product_id":"sims-maier-sponge-forceps-with-ratchet-28-cm","title":"SIMS-MAIER Sponge Forceps with Ratchet, 28 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSIMS-MAIER Sponge Forceps with Ratchet – 28 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSIMS-MAIER Sponge\/Dressing Forceps with Ratchet, 28 cm (11\")\u003c\/strong\u003e are precision surgical instruments designed for secure handling of surgical sponges, gauze, dressings, swabs, and other materials during medical and surgical procedures. Their extended 28 cm length provides excellent reach, while the ratchet locking mechanism allows the forceps to maintain a controlled grip during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eSIMS-MAIER pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, these reusable surgical forceps feature serrated gripping jaws, finger-ring handles, and a locking ratchet mechanism for controlled and dependable handling. Choose between \u003cstrong\u003eStraight\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCurved\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations according to procedural requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIMS-MAIER Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional sponge and dressing forceps design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm \/ approximately 11 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatchet Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps maintain a secure grip without continuous hand pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated Jaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to securely hold sponges, gauze, dressings, and swabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger-Ring Handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide controlled handling and comfortable instrument manipulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for repeated professional use when properly cleaned and sterilized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long 28 cm profile provides access during procedures requiring greater working depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight and Curved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIMS-MAIER Sponge\/Dressing Forceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSponge Holding \/ Dressing Forceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIMS-MAIER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 cm \/ 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaw Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith Ratchet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew Joint \/ Screw Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight \/ Curved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Instrument\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIMS-MAIER Sponge Forceps are designed for use by trained healthcare professionals where controlled handling of surgical materials is required. Common applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding surgical sponges during procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasping and positioning gauze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling surgical dressings and swabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurgical site preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying or removing dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbing or removing fluids using gauze or sponges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral surgical procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospital and clinical dressing procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatchet Locking Mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003eratchet mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the instrument to be locked at the required gripping position. This helps maintain consistent control of sponges, gauze, or dressings while reducing the need for continuous manual gripping pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning, Sterilization \u0026amp; Instrument Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a reusable surgical instrument, the forceps should be thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and sterilized according to the healthcare facility's validated instrument-reprocessing protocol before clinical use. Particular attention should be given to the jaw serrations, screw joint, and ratchet mechanism during cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the instrument before each use. Any instrument showing visible damage, corrosion, misalignment, or impaired ratchet operation should be removed from service and evaluated according to facility procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Surgical Instruments from Stellmacher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover precision surgical and medical instrumentation from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stellmachermed.com\/\" title=\"Stellmacher Instruments\"\u003eStellmacher Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e, serving healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and medical organizations with a broad selection of reusable instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed additional grasping and dressing instruments? Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/collections\/general-forceps\" title=\"General Forceps Collection\"\u003eGeneral Forceps Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to find additional forceps for surgical, medical, and clinical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor procedures requiring a shorter dressing instrument, you may also consider our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/dressing-forceps-14cm-surgical-medical-instrument\" title=\"Dressing Forceps 14cm\"\u003eDressing Forceps 14cm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose SIMS-MAIER Sponge Forceps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional SIMS-MAIER surgical pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 cm extended working length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure serrated gripping jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient ratchet locking mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight and curved options in one listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable surgical instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sponge, gauze, swab, and dressing handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for professional medical and surgical environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × SIMS-MAIER Sponge\/Dressing Forceps with Ratchet, 28 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfiguration supplied according to the selected variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellmachermed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47874157674601,"sku":"Sm-17120-28","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6583\/9465\/files\/SM-17120-28_Artboard1copy3.jpg?v=1785915362","url":"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/sims-maier-sponge-forceps-with-ratchet-28-cm","provider":"Stellmacher Instruments inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}