{"product_id":"sklar-97-577-merit-foerster-sponge-forceps-9-1-2-straight-serrated-1-ea","title":"Sklar-97-577 Merit Foerster Sponge Forceps - 9-1\/2\", Straight, Serrated, 1\/ea","description":"\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"page--wrapper__product__detail__content page--wrapper__product__description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSklar 97-577 Merit Foerster Sponge Forceps - 9-1\/2\", Straight, Serrated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerit™ Foerster Sponge Forceps, which may also be known as Foerster-Ballenger Sponge Forceps, are commonly used in surgical procedures to hold gauze squares that will absorb excess fluids and blood from the surgical site or hemostasis. The ratcheted locking mechanism of these finger ring forceps securely grip the gauze and hold it in place. Foerster Sponge Forceps that are longer in length are often used in bariatric surgeries and the curved version may be used for removing the placenta in OB\/GYN procedures. Merit™ instruments are Sklar's office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. These cost effective, high quality instruments are crafted from Pakistan steel and come with a 10 year guarantee. Merit™ instruments deliver an economical solution for physicians and practices that require quality, durable instruments. This product is straight with oval, fenestrated, serrated tips and a length of 9-1\/2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" id=\"technical-details\" class=\"page--wrapper page--wrapper__product__detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" data-pc-name=\"deferredcontent\" data-pc-section=\"root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"page--wrapper__product__detail page--wrapper__product__detail__technical-details mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"wrapper-title-block-horizontal\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"title-block-horizontal\"\u003eSklar 97-577 Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"divider-block-horizontal\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-437320f1=\"\" class=\"page--wrapper__product__detail__content page--wrapper__product__detail__technical-details__content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003e9-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eLength MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003e241\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eCurvature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003estraight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eWorking Edge Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003eserrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003efinger rings with ratchet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eLatex Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003enot made with natural rubber latex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eDisposable\/Reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003ereusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eUOM Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003e1 each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eTip Config\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003efenestrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eRelated Specialties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003egeneral surgery, ob\/gyn (obstetrics \u0026amp; gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eSurname\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003efoerster-ballenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003eforceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003esponge forceps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003emerit™ physician grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.2345%;\"\u003eSterility?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.3454%;\"\u003enon-sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sklar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403752386800,"sku":"Sklar-97-577","price":76.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6429\/4384\/files\/268890_250x250_3c541909-dd9f-4665-902a-edff5bead3b5.avif?v=1770401611","url":"https:\/\/vigourmedstore.com\/products\/sklar-97-577-merit-foerster-sponge-forceps-9-1-2-straight-serrated-1-ea","provider":"Vigour Med Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}