Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal [box of 10 + 1 Light Source & 1 Magnification Lens]
Features and Benefits
- Visualization – A brilliant white light projected to the tip of the forceps illuminating the orifice and the foreign body.
- Safety – Illumination and magnification improves procedural accuracy, avoiding the risk of injury from a blind procedure.
- Efficacy – Forceps open to accommodate object as large as 5 mm with gripper teeth for a secure hold.
- Simplicity – Simple spring grip design for easy, single handed operation.
- Convenience – Eliminates the need to use a separate light source or magnification device in an attempt to enhance visualization.
- Variety – Ideal for the nose or ear and a variety of foreign bodies.
- Made in the U.S.A.
Assembly/Disassembly:
- To assemble the Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal, insert the end of the forceps into the light source by aligning the pegs with the grooves inside the light source. Push down and twist FIRMLY clockwise until rotation stops. This will lock the forceps into place and activate the light. NOTE: This product is a spring-loaded device; improper assembly may cause ejection of the forceps tip.
- To attach the magnification lens, snap the lens onto the neck of the light source so that the top of the lens angles towards the forceps tip.
- To disassemble, push down on the forceps and rotate counter clockwise to remove the forceps from the light source. The light will go off when the forceps are removed.
Instructions for Foreign Body Removal
- Examine the ear or nose to determine the location of the foreign body.
- Assemble the Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal according to instructions.
- Insert the Lighted Forceps tip until it reaches the foreign body. Once there, squeeze the spring grip to grasp the object and gently pull from the orifice.
- Repeat the exam and determine location of any remaining part of the foreign body.
- Repeat the procedure until foreign body is removed.
- Remove and dispose of the single-use forceps.
The Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal tip is intended for single-patient use. The light source and magnification lens are designed for multi-procedure use. Do not dispose of the light source or magnification lens. A light source and lens are provided in each box of product.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of objects was the Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal designed for?
The Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body removal is designed to remove both round and leafy objects from the ear and nose.
- How large of an object will the Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal pick up?
The Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal is designed to accommodate up to a 5mm round object.
- How do they come packaged?
The Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal come packaged in a box of 10. Each box contains one light source and one magnification lens.
- Are the forceps individually wrapped?
No, the Forceps come packaged in two bags of five for easy access.
- How long will the light source last?
The light source is the same high quality light source used for the Lighted Ear Curette with Magnification which was designed to provide brilliant light for over 50 procedures.
- Are the Lighted Forceps for Foreign Body Removal sterile?
Not necessary. The Lighted Forceps are not used in a sterile environment.
- Is there a CPT code for foreign body removal?
We recommend that you submit CPT code 30300 for potential reimbursement of foreign body removal of the nose and CPT code 69200 for potential reimbursement of foreign body removal of the ear.
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