{"product_id":"mosquito-forceps-straight-12-5-cm","title":"Mosquito Forceps – Straight – 12.5 cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe moment after a nail is split is the moment things go wrong. The section has to come out cleanly, in one piece, without tearing at the sulcus — and that needs a grip that will not slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMosquito Forceps give you that grip. The fine, transversely serrated jaws close on a nail spike, a fragment or a swab and hold it, and the ratchet lock means you can set the tension and take your hand away entirely. The instrument keeps hold while you reposition, reach for something else, or rotate the section free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStraight jaws suit direct, in-line access — you approach the nail fold along the same axis your hand is already working on, without the tip curving away from your line of sight. At 12.5 cm the instrument stays balanced in a pen or ring grip and does not overhang a small treatment field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe box joint keeps the tips in alignment, which is what fine forceps live or die by: jaws that meet at the very tip still hold a fragment months from now. Made from stainless steel and fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor use by podiatrists, nurses and other suitably trained clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake hold of a split nail section and withdraw it in one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the ratchet and let go — the forceps hold while your hands do something else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tips that reach into the sulcus without crowding the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerrated jaws that keep their grip on a slippery fragment or a wet swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight approach that keeps the tip in your line of sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips that still meet accurately after months of autoclave cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced to keep several on the tray rather than one on the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, tapered straight jaws with transverse serrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-position ratchet lock for adjustable, hands-free tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox joint construction maintains tip alignment under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5 cm length, balanced for fine chair-side work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing handles for controlled, familiar operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction, corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully autoclavable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the forceps have been cleaned and sterilised before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the tips meet cleanly along their full length and that the ratchet engages and releases freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the instrument with your thumb and ring finger in the handles and your index finger along the shank for control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the jaw tips on the fragment, tissue or swab you intend to hold, working in line with your own clinical training and your practice protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the handles until the ratchet engages, using the lowest setting that holds securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease by pressing the handles gently apart laterally rather than forcing them open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, open the forceps fully, clean thoroughly and pay particular attention to the serrations and the box joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, lubricate the joint and sterilise following your practice's decontamination procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the open, unratcheted position to preserve the spring and inspect the tips before the next use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePodiatry clinics and foot-care rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithdrawing nail sections during partial nail avulsion (PNA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGripping nail spikes and fragments at the sulcus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding swabs and dressings during minor procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamping small vessels and applying focused pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with the Thwaites Nail Splitter as part of a nail surgery set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImportant Care and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional use only. Intended for podiatrists, nurses and other clinicians trained in minor procedures, and not suitable for use at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, dry and sterilise before first use and between every patient, following your practice's decontamination policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the tips, ratchet and box joint before each use. Withdraw the instrument from service if the tips no longer meet or the ratchet slips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the lowest ratchet setting that holds securely. Over-tightening damages both the tissue and the instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the forceps to grip wire, needles or hard material — this springs the jaws and ruins tip alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the joint fully during cleaning so that debris does not remain in the serrations or the box joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly and lubricate the joint after cleaning to prevent corrosion and stiffness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore unratcheted. Leaving the ratchet engaged in storage fatigues the shanks over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FootAid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032666034490,"sku":"SM-1461","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2711\/1226\/files\/MOSQUITOFORCEPSSTRAIGHT.png?v=1788923708","url":"https:\/\/footaid.co.nz\/products\/mosquito-forceps-straight-12-5-cm","provider":"FootAid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}