foreign body retrieval forceps

We offer a range of forceps to cover every eventuality from a bone in the oesophagus of a large dog to a grass seed in a cat trachea. The Forceps may be guided by rigid or flexible endoscopes or fluoroscopy. In exceptional cases retrieval may be achieved by ‘feel’. It is helpful to inflate the oesophagus prior to withdrawal of spiky objects. Video of Alasdair Hotson-Moore of Bath Veterinary Referrals locating and retrieving a bone body may be viewed at www.vetinst.com/videos The teeth face backwards for maximum grip. When closed the jaws are atraumatic for minimal damage to the oesophagus or trachea. The “One day you will need these” reflects our experience of desperate phone calls which end in us sending a pair of foreign body forceps by same day courier at great expense. • Backward facing teeth for maximum grip • Jaws are externally atraumatic • Shaft diameter as small as possible • Large Forceps jaws are angled when closed so that when open they sit mid oesophagus.