Forceps, sponge

Surgical forceps are invasive, reusable, manually operated instruments with two opposing jaws and ring handles, available in various lengths and jaw configurations, intended for holding or transferring soft materials such as cotton, gauze, sponge or fabric during surgical procedures. These devices are used for grasping, positioning, guiding, clamping, changing, inserting and removing various types of tissue, bones, teeth, organs, vessels and materials including clips, clamps, needles, sutures, catheters and foreign bodies.