Product overview 25 sterile forceps Single-use instrument, made of brushed steel Length: 9 cm Ribbed jaws that taper to a point on the tip Sterile shelf life: 5 years Splinter Forceps, Single-Use Peha®-instrument These splinter forceps are a disposable instrument from the Peha®-instrument series by Hartmann. The forceps are made of brushed steel because it reflects much less light than shiny instruments. The splinter forceps are 9 cm long and have a straight design with ribbed jaws that taper at the front. The handle is wide and sits comfortably in the hand. The precise workmanship and high quality, as well as the sterile individual packaging, ensure perfect hygiene and functionality. The fact that there is no need for time-consuming reprocessing not only makes them cost-effective compared to reusable forceps, but also eliminates cross-contamination. The forceps have a long sterile shelf life which makes them particularly economical to keep in stock. They have a clear single-use identification (colour marking on the handle) and are supplied in a dispenser with 25 pieces. This dispenser means that the forceps are always ready to hand. Product Details Splinter forceps Shape: straight Length: 9 cm Material: steel, brushed Sterile shelf life: 5 years Ribbed jaws, tapered to the front tip Featuring Peha® Colour Lock® safety labelling for reliable differentiation from reusable instruments Particularly economical Individually sterile packed 25 forceps in a practical dispenser Areas of Application The splinter forceps are particularly suited for fine work–mainly for the removal of foreign bodies from the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Thanks to the jaws, which culminate into a pointed tip, and their ribbed finish, the splinter forceps can be used to easily grasp and remove even the smallest foreign body (such as a splinter). The splinter tweezers can also be used, for example, for applying cone-shaped salve to wounds. About Single-Use Peha®-Instruments Peha®-instruments from Hartmann are a safe and economical alternative to reusable instruments. These Hartmann single-use instruments are made of matted, brushed steel. The brushed finish prevents reflections; thus, providing increased safety. Using a procedure specially developed by Hartmann, the disposable instruments are cleaned prior sterilisation. As a result, disposable instruments boast reliable levels of purity and sterility. Peha®-instruments not only prevent the risk of cross-contamination, but they also fully meet the standards for feel and handling that comes with high-quality medical instruments. To avoid mixing up single-use Peha®-instruments with conventional reusable instruments, these single-use instruments are marked with a single-use label for medical products, as well as with the Peha® Colour Lock® security label. Because Peha®-instruments do not have to be reprocessed, they effectively save on time and cost; not only making them worthwhile for smaller practices, but also for hospitals and physician's kits. Each disposable instrument is individually sterile-packed and has a sterile shelf life of 5 years. Peha®-instruments are alway on hand and ready to use. The Peha®-instrument series offers a wide variety of instrument types in different models–from anatomical forceps to specialised surgical instruments. The single-use instruments in the Peha®-instrument series cover all the major types of medical instruments. Disposable Peha®-instruments can be disposed of in the household waste after being placed in a transparent, puncture-proof container. In the case of incineration, the recycled material can be used to manufacture new products. Single-use Peha®-instruments are always in perfect functional and sanitary condition, thereby offering the highest possible degree of user comfort and safety.
