Description
Sklar Fletcher-Van Doren Sponge Forceps is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 9-1/2 in long, double / 's' 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 dermatology and podiatry work.
- Measured Profile – 9-1/2 in overall length (241 mm) gives the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A narrow loops tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps matches the department's own usage rate.
Fletcher-Van Doren Sponge Forceps: Design and Supply
The fletcher-van doren sponge forceps is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. Its working end carries a narrow loops tip and a serrated edge, the surfaces that meet tissue during the case. A double / 's' curved profile helps the clinician reach the working site at the angle the procedure calls for. 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 – 9-1/2 in (241 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A narrow loops tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A double / 's' curved profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- 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
- Pattern Name: Fletcher-Van doren
- Length: 9-1/2 in (241 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Narrow loops
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Double / 's' curved
- 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: 93-1226
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 Fletcher-Van Doren Sponge 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.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The narrow loops 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 – 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 dermatology work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps sterile?
No. The fletcher-van doren sponge 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 9-1/2 in overall.
Is the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps reusable or single-use?
The fletcher-van doren sponge 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 fletcher-van doren sponge forceps made of?
The fletcher-van doren sponge forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps?
The fletcher-van doren sponge forceps measures 9-1/2 in (241 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a narrow loops configuration.
What warranty covers the fletcher-van doren sponge 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 fletcher-van doren sponge forceps used?
Sklar lists the fletcher-van doren sponge forceps for dermatology, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 93-1226.
