Description
Sklar Adson (Ewald) Dressing Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 4-3/4 in long, straight, Sklar OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 4-3/4 in overall length (121 mm) gives the adson (ewald) dressing forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its serrated edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the adson (ewald) dressing forceps matches the department's own usage rate.
Adson (Ewald) Dressing Forceps: Design and Supply
The adson (ewald) dressing forceps sits in Sklar's thumb forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is thumb forceps used for holding dressing materials such as cotton and gauze during surgical procedures, changing dressings, or packing wounds. They have a wide thumb grasp for increased precision and control. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 4-3/4 in (121 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The thumb handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar OR Grade positioning in the Sklar line, so buyers can match the instrument tier to the setting.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Thumb forceps
- Pattern Name: Adson (ewald)
- Length: 4-3/4 in (121 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Thumb
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 50-3147
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
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Why Choose the Sklar Adson (Ewald) Dressing Forceps
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – A thumb handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the adson (ewald) dressing forceps sterile?
No. The adson (ewald) dressing forceps is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 4-3/4 in overall.
Is the adson (ewald) dressing forceps reusable or single-use?
The adson (ewald) dressing forceps is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the adson (ewald) dressing forceps made of?
The adson (ewald) dressing forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the adson (ewald) dressing forceps?
The adson (ewald) dressing forceps measures 4-3/4 in (121 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the adson (ewald) dressing forceps?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the adson (ewald) dressing forceps used?
Sklar lists the adson (ewald) dressing forceps for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the thumb forceps family of the Sklar catalog.
