An Article to Understand Sponge Holder (Medical)

Sponge holders (medical) are also known as dressing forceps. They are divided into two types: serrated and non-serrated. The serrated ones are mainly used for grasping and transferring sterilized instruments, sutures, needles, dressings, drainage tubes, etc.

Composition of sponge holder (medical)

Handle

This is the hand-held part of the sponge holder (medical), usually made of metal and designed for easy gripping and operation. The end of the handle may have an anti-slip design to ensure that the hand does not slip during use.

Shaft

Located between the handle and the head of the forceps, it is the part that connects the handle and the head. The shaft is usually made of metal and may be threaded to facilitate the attachment and removal of the head.

Head

The working part of the sponge holder (medical), usually made of metal with a soft sponge material covering the surface. The shape and size of the head vary to suit different operational needs. The sponge material can reduce damage to items while providing some gripping force.

Sponge layer

This is a soft material covering the metal surface of the head, typically made from medical sponge or other soft materials. The sponge layer can protect items from direct contact with the metal parts, reducing damage, and also provides some cushioning.

Clamp

The front end of the head, the actual part that grips items. The design of the clamp may include sharp edges or specialized shapes to conveniently hold objects of different shapes and sizes.

Tail

The part that connects the head to the handle, usually connected to the shaft, allowing the head to rotate around the shaft.

Characteristics of sponge holder (medical)

Soft material

The head of the sponge holder (medical) is usually covered with a soft sponge material, preventing scratches or abrasions when gripping items, making it especially suitable for handling fragile or delicate objects.

Protective function

Due to the cushioning effect of the sponge material, the sponge holder (medical) can effectively protect the surface of items from damage during gripping, suitable for situations where high surface protection is required, such as in medical, laboratory, or precision instrument maintenance.

Moderate gripping force

The sponge material provides a certain level of gripping force, ensuring that the sponge holder (medical)s does not grip too tightly, which can damage the items, nor too loosely, making it difficult to hold items steadily.

Multifunctionality

Sponge holder (medical) is usually designed with adjustable or replaceable sponge layers, allowing them to adapt to various gripping needs. For instance, replacing sponge layers of different materials or thicknesses to handle objects of different hardness or shapes.

Easy to clean

The sponge material is easy to clean and can be disinfected in some cases, giving an advantage in the medical field.

Lightweight and flexible

Due to its material and design, the sponge holder (medical) is generally lightweight and flexible, suitable for use in confined spaces or environments requiring precise operations.

Durability

Although the sponge material is relatively soft, the sponge holder (medical) can have a certain level of durability through proper design, able to withstand some degree of usage and cleaning.

Easy to disinfect

The materials used in sponge holder (medical) usually allow for disinfection with common disinfectants, which is especially important for medical and laboratory applications.

Applications of sponge holder (medical)

Medical field

In operating rooms, laboratories, or nursing environments, used for grasping and moving fragile medical equipment or items such as surgical instruments, test tubes, petri dishes, etc., to avoid causing damage. Used for holding and protecting skin or tissues during procedures, reducing damage to the patient's skin.

Laboratories

In chemical experiments, biological experiments, or materials science experiments, used for grasping fragile or easily broken samples or materials such as glassware, plastic tubes, biological samples, etc. Used for gently moving or gripping petri dishes, pipettes, etc., during cell culture or microbiological operations.

How to use sponge holder (medical)

Inspect the sponge holder (medical)

Before use, check if the sponge holder (medical) is clean and undamaged, ensuring that the sponge part is soft and without hard lumps or damage to avoid harming items. 

Clean the items

If the surface of the items to be gripped is dusty or dirty, clean them first to prevent the sponge part of the sponge holder (medical) from being contaminated.

Open the sponge holder (medical)

Gently press the handle of the sponge holder (medical) to open the jaws, making them ready to grip items.

Place the items

Place the items to be gripped in the center of the sponge part of the sponge holder (medical), ensuring the items are stable. Grip the items: Slowly release the handle to let the sponge holder (medical) naturally close and gently grip the items. Be careful not to use too much force to avoid damaging the items.

Move the items

After gripping the items, move the sponge holder (medical) steadily, avoiding shaking or rapid movements to prevent the items from slipping or getting damaged.

Release the items

Once at the destination, gently press the handle of the sponge holder (medical) again to open the jaws and carefully place the items in the designated spot.