Description
Sklar Dressing Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 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 – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the dressing forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – The serrated edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Sold 1 each, so supply rooms stock the dressing forceps at the level each department uses.
Dressing Forceps Built for Cardiovascular Work
The dressing forceps sits in Sklar's dressing 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. This product is straight with serrated tips and a length of 5-1/2 inches. 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 – 5-1/2 in (140 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 is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- Material – Stainless steel gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
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: Dressing forceps
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Thumb handle
- 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: 19-1055
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 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 – The thumb handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- 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 dressing forceps sterile?
No. The 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 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the dressing forceps reusable or single-use?
The 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 dressing forceps made of?
The dressing forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the dressing forceps?
The dressing forceps measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the 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 dressing forceps used?
Sklar lists the dressing forceps for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its dressing forceps line.
