Metal Clamp Holder 20 cm - Helmut Zepf (31.995.00) - Delynov

What is the 20 cm metal forceps holder?

The 20 cm metal forceps holder, referenced under code 31.995.00 by Helmut Zepf, is an instrumental management device designed for the surgical environment. Manufactured from medical stainless steel, this metal forceps holder allows for the vertical maintenance or organization of several instruments simultaneously. Its robust structure is specifically adapted to thermal and chemical reprocessing cycles. This metal instrument holder facilitates access to forceps during oral surgery interventions while protecting the active parts of the instruments against accidental shocks during handling in the operating block or sterilization area.

What are the clinical indications?

This surgical forceps holder is indicated for the organization of technical trays during oral surgery, implantology, or periodontology procedures. As a manual dental support instrument, it serves to structure the workspace and maintain the order of gripping devices. Its use is particularly relevant during pre-operative preparation phases and throughout the complete decontamination process. It allows for the orderly grouping of surgical forceps, thus optimizing tray ergonomics and ensuring that each instrument remains in its defined place before its clinical use by the practitioner.

What are the technical characteristics?

The Helmut Zepf support (reference 31.995.00) has a total length of 20 cm. It is entirely designed in medical-grade stainless steel, a material chosen for its corrosion resistance and durability against disinfecting agents. This surgical forceps holder is delivered non-sterile and must imperatively undergo a full cycle of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization before its first use. Its open design allows for maximum exposure of the instruments to sterilizing agents. Due to the materials used, there is no defined maximum limit for treatment cycles, subject to regular visual inspection.

What are the contraindications for use?

The main contraindication mentioned by the manufacturer Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH concerns known hypersensitivity to metals. An intolerance reaction in the patient may occur following contact with the medical stainless steel instrument. If a hypersensitivity reaction is triggered, the clinical procedure must be immediately interrupted and necessary medical measures must be taken. Furthermore, it is strictly forbidden to use the support if it shows visible damage such as cracks, breaks, or structural defects, as this could compromise the safety of the procedure or the effectiveness of the sterilization.

What are the maintenance and reprocessing precautions?

All Helmut Zepf products must be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before the first use and after each subsequent use. It is crucial to inspect the support to detect any trace of wear, corrosion, or damage before each cycle. The reprocessing process must follow the standard protocols of the healthcare facility. Although the device is robust, the use of damaged products is prohibited. Compatibility with other instruments must also be verified beforehand. As the device is made of non-resorbable metal, it is intended for repeated use in a practice or hospital environment, exclusively by qualified healthcare professionals.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

The device is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, located in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany. This forceps holder belongs to Class I (Class Ir according to the provided MDR text) of medical devices. As a Class I product, it meets the regulatory requirements for safety and performance for non-invasive or reusable manual instruments. The manufacturer emphasizes that its products are intended exclusively for healthcare professionals. Compliance with cleaning and sterilization protocols is a sine qua non condition for maintaining the device's conformity with the clinical safety standards in force in the European Union.

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