VATS Foerster Forceps – Curved, Without Ratchet

Description

GreyMedical® Introducing VATS Foerster Forceps (33.5cm), which is used in Cardiovascular prodecures, especially to manipulate and hold sponges or small tissue structures in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Moreover, it features Jaw Size: 12mm, 10mm, 20mm, Shaft Diameter: 7mm, 10mm, 5mm, Jaw Type: Curved Left, Lock Mechanism: w/o Ratchet and an ergonomically designed handle. VATS Foerster Forceps is easy to clean and can be reused in clinical settings. Also, it is crafted from premium German Stainless Steel, featuring a satin finish that ensures the best possible quality.

VATS Lung Graspers

• Feature: VATS Foerster Forceps (33.5cm) is surgical instrument that is used in Cardiovascular prodecures, especially to manipulate and hold sponges or small tissue structures in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Additionally, it has Jaw Size: 12mm, 10mm, 20mm, Shaft Diameter: 7mm, 10mm, 5mm, Jaw Type: Curved Left, Lock Mechanism: w/o Ratchet and an ergonomically designed handle. Also, it is easy to clean and can be reused in clinical settings.
• Material Quality: Made from German Stainless Steel, ensuring these Forceps can be used multiple times in various surgeries. It’s challenging to build, but it helps the Forceps survive the sterilization process repeatedly.
• Autoclavable and Reusable: It is designed for repeated sterilization and constructed to the highest standards of medical practice hygiene. On customer request, we can also share raw material certificates.
• CE Marked: The Forceps are marked with CE, indicating conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection requirements for merchandise bought inside the European Economic Area.
• Lifetime Warranty: GreyMedical offers a lifetime guarantee on these Forceps, demonstrating our commitment to high quality and customer satisfaction. This guarantee serves as a promise of the Forceps’ overall performance and reliability, giving surgeons peace of mind when selecting our products.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a VATS Foerster Forceps used for?
A: The VATS Foerster Forceps used to manipulate and hold sponges or small tissue structures in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) without the use of mechanical locking force.

Q: What is the length of Grey Medical’s VATS Foerster Forceps ?
A: Grey Medical’s VATS Foerster Forceps has a curved left jaw profile, an un-ratcheted locking mechanism, a working length of 24 cm (9.5 inches), and an overall total length of 33.5 cm (13.25 inches). It is available with the following shaft diameter and jaw size combinations:

• A 7 mm shaft diameter offered with 10 mm oval or 12 mm oval jaw sizes.
• A 5 mm shaft diameter offered with a 12 mm oval jaw size.
• A 10 mm shaft diameter offered with a 20 mm oval jaw size.

Q: How does a VATS Foerster Forceps differ from other Forceps?
A: Standard Sponge Forceps have straight jaws and fixed ratchet locks. This model, in contrast, features an un-ratcheted mechanism over 5 mm, 7 mm and 10 mm shaft diameters, offering direct manual tactile feedback for the surgeon while preventing any accidental crushing of delicate tissues.

Q: What is the VATS Lung Graspers made from?
A: The VATS Foerster Forceps is made from premium German Stainless Steel, to ensure that the instrument is resistant to corrosion, has a long lifetime, and can be sterilised in an autoclave using standard sterilisation cycles.

Q: Can the VATS Lung Graspers be autoclaved?
A: Yes. The Grey Medical VATS Foerster Forceps is completely autoclavable and safe to use in steam sterilisation (134°C / 273°F) for multiple uses in a sterile environment.

Q: Does Grey Medical sell the VATS Lung Graspers in bulk for hospitals or clinics?
A: Yes. Grey Medical provides bulk orders to hospitals, clinics and distributors. We ship internationally and have free shipping for orders over $350 USD. Contact us for institutional pricing.

Q: Where can I purchase a good quality VATS Lung Graspers ?
A: You can buy the VATS Foerster Forceps at Grey Medical. Grey Medical offers high-quality surgical instruments made to international standards, and ships globally.

Q: Is there a warranty on the VATS Lung Graspers ?
A: Grey Medical offers a warranty and services for their instruments. See our Warranty and Services page for details.