HATE Foerster – Sponge Holding Forceps, Black Handles

The HATE foerster sponge forceps is a German-made sponge holding forceps with long shanks, oval ring jaws, a ratchet lock and black anti-glare ring handles. It holds swabs and gauze securely for skin preparation and blotting, and grasps tissue gently without crushing it.

What Are Foerster Sponge Forceps?

Sponge forceps, also called sponge holders, are long ring-jawed forceps. Their main job is to hold a folded swab for skin disinfection and for blotting blood in deep areas. The open, oval jaws hold the swab firmly, and the ratchet keeps it in place while the surgeon works.

The ring jaws can also be used to grasp soft tissue and organs gently, because the force is spread around the ring. The black finish on the handles of these foerster sponge forceps reduces reflection under the lights.

Learn more on Wikipedia: Forceps.

Features of the HATE Foerster Sponge Forceps

• Oval ring jaws: secure hold on swabs and gentle grip on tissue.
• Ratchet lock: keeps the jaws closed hands-free.
• Long shanks: reach into deep areas with the hand away from the field.
• Black anti-glare handles: less reflection under the lights.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE from German surgical stainless steel.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Clinical Uses of the Foerster Sponge Forceps

The foerster sponge forceps is suitable for:

• Holding swabs for skin preparation.
• Blotting blood in deep surgical fields.
• Gentle grasping of tissue in breast and abdominal surgery.
• Handling dressings and packs.

Why Use Sponge Holding Forceps?

Holding a swab with ordinary forceps is unreliable: it slips, and fingers get too close to the sterile field. Sponge holding forceps lock the swab firmly in large ring jaws, so it can be used with pressure for skin preparation or blotting deep in a wound. Their length keeps the hand safely away from the sterile area.

How to Use the Foerster Sponge Forceps

1. Fold a swab and place it between the ring jaws.
2. Close the handles until the ratchet engages.
3. Use the swab for skin preparation or blotting with steady pressure.
4. Release the ratchet to remove or change the swab.

German Quality from HATE

HATE is a German manufacturer of surgical instruments with a strong focus on plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Each instrument is forged or machined from high-grade material, hand-finished and checked by experienced instrument makers before it leaves the factory. The result is an instrument with a precise working end, a smooth surface that is easy to clean and a long working life when it is cared for correctly. Surgronic supplies the full HATE range to hospitals, private clinics and surgeons in Türkiye and abroad, with fast delivery and support from a team that knows surgical instruments.

Care and Sterilization

Rinse the forceps immediately after use. Clean it with a soft brush or in an ultrasonic cleaner, then dry it completely. Sterilize it in an autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Inspect it before every use. Open the ratchet, clean the box joint and lubricate it with instrument milk. Sterilize open or on the first ratchet step.

Specifications

• Brand: HATE (Germany)
• Model: Foerster
• Jaws: oval rings
• Lock: ratchet
• Overall length: 25 cm
• Handles: black anti-glare finish
• Material: German surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: yes, autoclavable

Foerster Sponge Forceps FAQ

Are the jaws serrated?

Serrated jaws hold swabs more firmly; smooth jaws are gentler on tissue.

Is it supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the foerster sponge forceps before first use.

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