Description
Sklar Crile Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 6-1/4 in long, curved, 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 dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 6-1/4 in overall length (159 mm) gives the crile forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping crile forceps stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Crile Forceps Does in the Case
The crile forceps sits in Sklar's hemostatic forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is most commonly used for clamping blood vessels or tissue before cauterization or ligation. Horizontal serrations the entire length of the jaw, and jaws half the length of the shank make this instrument unique. 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 – 6-1/4 in (159 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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 – 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: Hemostatic forceps
- Pattern Name: Crile
- Length: 6-1/4 in (159 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Curved
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- 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: 17-3162
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.
Browse the full Clamps & Hemostats range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Crile 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 finger rings handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- 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.
- 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 crile forceps sterile?
No. The crile 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 6-1/4 in overall.
Is the crile forceps reusable or single-use?
The crile 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 crile forceps made of?
The crile forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the crile forceps?
The crile forceps measures 6-1/4 in (159 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the crile 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 crile forceps used?
Sklar lists the crile forceps for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the hemostatic forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
