Removing Splinters: The Right Tweezers and Technique
A splinter often sits deep and is hard to grip with your fingers. With pointed tweezers (splinter tweezers) you grip it precisely and pull it out in the direction it grew or entered.
How to remove a splinter
- Wash or disinfect your hands and the tweezers.
- Light the area well, use a magnifier if needed.
- Grip the splinter with the pointed tweezers and pull it out in the direction of entry.
- Disinfect the area afterwards.
Our splinter tweezers
Ultra-fine, precisely aligned tips – they grip even the finest splinters:
- Splitterpinzette – our bestseller, extra pointed
- Lupenpinzette 11 cm, spitz – with magnifier for very fine splinters
- Pinzette – super spitze Form – precise tip for splinters that are hard to grip
Choosing the right tweezers
- Splitterpinzette (Feinpinzette) – extra pointed ends for deep splinters.
- Pinzette super spitz – precise even with the finest objects.
Frequently asked questions
What if the splinter sits too deep?
Do not dig for it. If it sits too deep or the area becomes inflamed, have it removed by a doctor.
