4,580 devices · GMDN 42500
Dressing/utility forceps are reusable, hand-held tools designed to securely grasp surgical sponges, dressings, or other non-tissue items during medical procedures. Their tweezers-like structure ensures stable handling without risking damage to delicate materials, making them essential in operating rooms and clinical settings.
These devices are typically regulated as reusable surgical instruments, requiring compliance with sterilization standards and manufacturing quality controls. They are widely supplied in various sizes and materials, often categorized under general surgical tools rather than specialized medical devices.
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