AeroInstrument Disposable Plastic Forceps 11cm (Non-Sterile)
Disposable plastic forceps let a first aider pick up and place dressings, gauze swabs and cotton balls without handling them, then throw the forceps away instead of cleaning a steel instrument. They are the low-cost, hygienic choice for kits used by many people, for cleaning a wound with swabs, and anywhere a single-use item is easier to manage than a reusable one.
At about 11cm they are the size of ordinary first aid tweezers and weigh only a few grams, so they sit in a kit pocket or an envelope of dressings.
Sold individually, with quantity pricing for workplaces, schools and kit assemblers who stock many kits.
Features
- Single use: no cleaning or disinfecting between casualties; use once and dispose.
- Hands off the dressing: place swabs, pads and gauze without touching the surface that goes on the wound.
- Light and compact: about 11cm long and 3.5g, so it fits any kit or pouch.
- Low cost per use: economical for schools, workplaces and training where many kits are stocked.
- Plastic, no metal: nothing to rust in a kit that sits unused for months.
How to use
- Wash or sanitise your hands and put on gloves.
- Use the forceps to lift swabs or dressings from their packaging and position them on the wound.
- Dispose of the forceps in the clinical waste after the task is complete.
These forceps are non-sterile and intended for handling dressings, not for probing a wound or removing embedded objects. Seek medical advice for serious wounds. Always follow the directions for use.
Specifications
| Brand | AeroInstrument by Aero Healthcare |
| Product code | AFP11 |
| Size | 11cm (Aero listing 10.7cm) |
| Material / construction | Plastic |
| Sterile | No (non-sterile), single use |
| Pack / quantity | Single forceps; 3000 per supplier carton |
| Regulatory | ARTG 236941, Class I medical device, GMDN 11798 |
| Barcode (GTIN) | 9330162006413 |
| Weight | 3.5g |
| Documents | ARTG 236941 public summary (TGA) |
FAQs
Are forceps and tweezers the same thing? They work the same way. In first aid, forceps usually means a pair used to handle dressings and swabs, while tweezers are used to grip splinters.
Are these forceps sterile? No. They are clean, single-use forceps for handling dressings. Use a sterile instrument for any procedure that needs one.
Can I remove a splinter with plastic forceps? For splinters, a fine stainless steel tweezer grips better. These are designed for picking up dressings and swabs.
Can they be reused? No. They are designed to be used once and thrown away.
Related instruments and dressings
- First Aid Tweezers Spade Tip 7.5cm – reusable stainless steel tweezers.
- Forceps Blunt 13cm – reusable stainless blunt forceps.
- Gauze Swabs 3 Ply (Sterile) 3pcs – sterile swabs to handle with the forceps.
- Antiseptic Wipes for Wounds (Alcohol Free) – for cleaning around a wound.
- Clinical Waste Bag – for disposing of used forceps and dressings.
