Description
Sklar Cooley Vascular Tissue Forceps is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 8 in long, straight, atraumatic. 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 general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 8 in overall length (203 mm) gives the cooley vascular tissue forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt tip shapes how the instrument engages 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 cooley vascular tissue forceps matches the department's own usage rate.
Cooley Vascular Tissue Forceps: Design and Supply
The cooley vascular tissue forceps is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a thumb forceps used primarily in cardiothoracic procedures to grasp delicate tissue. This instrument can be placed in small, narrow areas. 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 – 8 in (203 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt tip for precise engagement.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The thumb handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- 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
- Pattern Name: Cooley
- Length: 8 in (203 mm)
- Size / Model: atraumatic
- Tip Configuration: Blunt
- 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: 52-6694
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 Cooley Vascular Tissue 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 – The thumb handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cooley vascular tissue forceps sterile?
No. The cooley vascular tissue 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 8 in overall.
Is the cooley vascular tissue forceps reusable or single-use?
The cooley vascular tissue 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 cooley vascular tissue forceps made of?
The cooley vascular tissue forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the cooley vascular tissue forceps?
The cooley vascular tissue forceps measures 8 in (203 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt configuration.
What warranty covers the cooley vascular tissue 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 cooley vascular tissue forceps used?
Sklar lists the cooley vascular tissue forceps for cardiovascular, general surgery, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 52-6694.
