Forceps, Foerster, straight, crossed

Alternative names
Clamp, Foerster-Ballenger, straight, crossed
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
L031304
GRASPING FORCEPS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
11791
Dressing/utility forceps, scissors-like, reusable (A hand-held manual instrument designed primarily for non-dedicated grasping of devices, sponges and/or dressings during a procedure; it is neither intended for tissue manipulation nor endoscopic use. It has a scissors-like hinged design with ring handles and blades (non-cutting) that may be available in a range of sizes or designs. It may be intended for use at a specific anatomy. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices