Feilchenfeld Splinter Forceps, Serrated, 3 Inch

Feilchenfeld splinter forceps are fine-tip surgical forceps designed for the removal of splinters, foreign bodies, and small embedded objects from the skin and soft tissue. The serrated tips provide a secure grip on small, slippery objects without crushing or fragmenting them during extraction. The 3-inch overall length is the most compact in the Feilchenfeld line, offering maximum control for precise work in confined wound areas and pediatric applications. Constructed from stainless steel for durability and compatibility with standard autoclave sterilization.

Key Features

• Fine serrated tips for secure grip on splinters and small foreign bodies
• Designed for splinter and foreign body removal from skin and soft tissue
• 3-inch overall length — most compact in the Feilchenfeld line for maximum precision
• Stainless steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Compatible with standard autoclave sterilization for repeated clinical use

Specifications

• SKU: 5631
• Instrument: Feilchenfeld Splinter Forceps
• Tip Style: Serrated
• Overall Length: 3 inches
• Material: Stainless steel
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

Physicians, nurses, and medical assistants performing splinter removal and foreign body extraction in physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency departments will find the 3-inch Feilchenfeld forceps ideal for precise work in small or confined wound areas where a longer instrument would be difficult to control. Pediatric clinicians who frequently manage splinter and foreign body removal in children will find the compact 3-inch length particularly well-suited for working in small fingers, toes, and other confined anatomical areas. Wound care nurses managing patients with embedded debris or suture fragments in superficial tissue will benefit from the fine serrated tips that grip securely without crushing the object. Central sterile supply departments managing instrument reprocessing will find the stainless steel construction straightforward to clean, inspect, and autoclave between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 3-inch compare to the 4-inch Feilchenfeld forceps (SKU 5632)?
The 3-inch (SKU 5631) is the most compact option, offering maximum control for very confined wound areas, pediatric applications, and situations where a shorter instrument is preferred. The 4-inch (SKU 5632) provides slightly more reach and is better suited for standard adult splinter and foreign body removal. Both have the same serrated tip design and stainless steel construction.

What are Feilchenfeld forceps used for?
Feilchenfeld forceps are specialized splinter and foreign body forceps with fine serrated tips designed to grip and extract small embedded objects — such as wood splinters, glass fragments, metal slivers, or suture remnants — from the skin and soft tissue without crushing or fragmenting them during removal.

Are these autoclavable?
Yes. Stainless steel surgical forceps are compatible with standard autoclave sterilization. Follow your facility's sterilization protocols and inspect the instrument for wear or tip damage before each use.

Are these reusable?
Yes. These are reusable stainless steel instruments designed for repeated use with proper cleaning, inspection, and sterilization between procedures.