Splinter Forceps, 3.5 Inch, Serrated

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 3.5-inch overall length is the most compact size in the splinter forceps line, offering precise control in very small wound areas and confined spaces. 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
• 3.5-inch overall length — compact size for precise control in small wound areas
• Stainless steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Compatible with standard autoclave sterilization for repeated clinical use

Specifications

• SKU: 5640
• Instrument: Splinter Forceps
• Tip Style: Serrated
• Overall Length: 3.5 inches
• Material: Stainless steel
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

Physicians, nurses, and medical assistants performing splinter removal, foreign body extraction, and minor wound care in physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency departments will find these splinter forceps a precise, reliable instrument for extracting small embedded objects without fragmentation. The compact 3.5-inch length is particularly well-suited for fine, controlled work in small wound areas where a longer instrument would be cumbersome. Pediatric clinicians who frequently manage splinter and foreign body removal will find the shorter length easier to control in small anatomical areas. Central sterile supply departments managing instrument reprocessing will find the stainless steel construction straightforward to clean, inspect, and autoclave between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are splinter forceps used for?
Splinter forceps are fine-tip instruments used 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.

How does the 3.5-inch compare to the 4.5-inch splinter forceps (SKU 5641)?
The 3.5-inch (SKU 5640) is the more compact option, offering greater precision in very small wound areas and confined spaces. The 4.5-inch (SKU 5641) provides a longer working length for standard splinter and foreign body removal tasks. Both have serrated tips and the same stainless steel construction.

What does serrated mean for forceps tips?
Serrated tips have a fine textured surface that provides a more secure grip on small, smooth, or slippery objects, preventing them from slipping out of the forceps during extraction. This is particularly important for splinter and foreign body removal where maintaining a firm grip throughout the extraction is critical.

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.