Description
Sklar Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 5 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 dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 5 in overall length (127 mm) gives the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – The serrated edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Sold 1 each, so supply rooms stock the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps at the level each department uses.
Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps Built for Cardiovascular Work
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps sits in Sklar's mosquito forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used in multiple procedures as a hemostat for small blood vessels. This instrument provides a secure, locking grip to halt blood flow. 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 in (127 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 with ratchet handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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 – 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: Mosquito forceps
- Pattern Name: Halsted mosquito
- Length: 5 in (127 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Curved
- 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: 17-1550
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 Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic 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 with ratchet handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- 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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps sterile?
No. The halsted mosquito hemostatic 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 in overall.
Is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps reusable or single-use?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic 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 halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps made of?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps measures 5 in (127 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the halsted mosquito hemostatic 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 halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps used?
Sklar lists the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the mosquito forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
