Fletcher-Van Doren Sponge-/Dressing Forceps

The Fletcher-Van Doren Sponge-/Dressing Forceps is a sponge-/dressing forceps designed for holding swabs, sponges, and dressings. Instruments of this type are applied in general surgical and wound-care procedures, where controlled, repeatable engagement of tissue or vessels is required, and where the surgeon needs a dependable instrument geometry that behaves predictably from one procedure to the next. This product follows the Fletcher-Van Doren pattern. A named instrument pattern of this kind defines the jaw geometry, working profile, and overall handling of the instrument, which means every unit built to the Fletcher-Van Doren pattern shares the same functional characteristics and can be specified, reordered, and tracked consistently across procurement and inventory systems. It is catalogued as a single, self-contained configuration, which keeps its specification unambiguous for ordering and stock control.

Design characteristics. Based strictly on the catalogued specifications, the working portion is offered in curved form, allowing the approach angle to be matched to the operative field, the jaw or tip is configured as serrated, which determines how the instrument grips, holds, or acts on tissue, and the instrument is offered with ratchet, governing whether the jaws lock closed or are held manually. Each of these characteristics is taken directly from the source catalog; no jaw, tip, material, or dimensional attribute has been inferred or added. Where the catalog does not state an attribute, it is intentionally omitted rather than estimated.

Specification and selection. This item is supplied in one configuration, catalogued under article number MB273R, featuring a curved working profile, serrated jaw or tip, with ratchet, and a catalogued size of 241 mm and 2″. Because it is a single configuration, the specification above fully defines the item; no alternative sizes, profiles, or jaw options are offered under this catalog entry. Procurement teams requiring different sizes or configurations should review the related products listed in the Sponge-/Dressing Forceps subcategory, where comparable instruments may be catalogued as separate entries.

Technical specifications. Pattern: Fletcher-Van Doren, Instrument Type: Sponge-/Dressing Forceps, Category: Clamps and Forceps, Parent Category: Surgical Instruments, Curvature Options: Curved, Dimensions / Sizes (as printed): 241 mm and 2″, Jaw / Tip Configuration: serrated, Ratchet: with ratchet, Configuration Count: 1, and Product Type: Single product. A complete structured specification table accompanies this record, and all values correspond directly to the source catalog.

Applications. As a sponge-/dressing forceps, this instrument is used for holding swabs, sponges, and dressings; its defined field of use is general surgical and wound-care procedures. In practice the working tip is brought into contact with the target tissue or vessel, and the catalogued curved profile together with the serrated configuration determines how it is applied. The applications stated here reflect the defined function of this instrument type and are not extended with procedure-specific or outcome claims; intended clinical use should always be confirmed against institutional protocols.

Identification and procurement. The instrument is identified by the Fletcher-Van Doren pattern in combination with its catalog article number, which keeps reordering and stock reconciliation unambiguous. It sits within the Clamps and Forceps category of the Surgical Instruments range. For procurement teams, the single-configuration record gives one clear specification, which supports accurate purchase orders, tender responses, and inventory coding.

Ordering information. This product is supplied in the single configuration described above. It is offered as a B2B catalog item intended for hospitals, surgical centers, procurement teams, distributors, and dealers. Pricing is not published on the catalog; to obtain pricing, lead time, and current availability, please send an inquiry, request a quote, or contact us for details.