Description
Sklar Backhaus Towel Clamp is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 3-1/2 in long, curved on flat, 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 – 3-1/2 in overall length (89 mm) gives the backhaus towel clamp its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A perforating 1x1 prongs tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its perforating prongs edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Inside the Backhaus Towel Clamp
The backhaus towel clamp sits in Sklar's towel clamp line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a perforating clamp used for grasping tissue, securing towels or drapes, and holding or reducing small bone fractures. This product is curved with 1X1 perforating prongs and 3-1/2 inches in length. 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 – 3-1/2 in (89 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A perforating 1x1 prongs tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The perforating prongs edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved on flat profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The finger rings with ratchet handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Towel clamp
- Pattern Name: Backhaus
- Length: 3-1/2 in (89 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Perforating 1x1 prongs
- Working Edge: Perforating prongs
- Curvature: Curved on flat
- Handle Style: Finger rings with ratchet
- 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: 47-2935
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 Backhaus Towel Clamp
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 finger rings with ratchet handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The perforating 1x1 prongs working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the backhaus towel clamp sterile?
No. The backhaus towel clamp 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 3-1/2 in overall.
Is the backhaus towel clamp reusable or single-use?
The backhaus towel clamp 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 backhaus towel clamp made of?
The backhaus towel clamp is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the backhaus towel clamp?
The backhaus towel clamp measures 3-1/2 in (89 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a perforating 1x1 prongs configuration.
What warranty covers the backhaus towel clamp?
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 backhaus towel clamp used?
Sklar lists the backhaus towel clamp for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its towel clamp line.
