Description
Sklar Harmon Fixation Forceps is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 3 in long, straight, 4x5 teeth pattern. 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 general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 3 in overall length (76 mm) gives the harmon fixation forceps its working reach.
- Tooth Pattern – A 4x5 teeth pattern grips tissue with control during the procedure.
- 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 – Offered 1 each, keeping harmon fixation forceps stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Harmon Fixation Forceps Does in the Case
The harmon fixation forceps is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. Its working end carries a 4x5 teeth tip, the surfaces that meet tissue during the case. The thumb handle is shaped for control through repeated manipulation. A straight 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 – 3 in (76 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Teeth – The 4x5 teeth pattern holds tissue securely with less crushing pressure.
- Tip – A 4x5 teeth tip for precise engagement.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The thumb handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- 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
- Pattern Name: Harmon
- Length: 3 in (76 mm)
- Teeth: 4x5 Teeth
- Tip Configuration: 4x5 teeth
- Pattern: Delicate
- 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: 66-1930
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 Harmon Fixation 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 4x5 teeth 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 – 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the harmon fixation forceps sterile?
No. The harmon fixation 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 3 in overall.
Is the harmon fixation forceps reusable or single-use?
The harmon fixation 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 harmon fixation forceps made of?
The harmon fixation forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the harmon fixation forceps?
The harmon fixation forceps measures 3 in (76 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a 4x5 teeth configuration.
What warranty covers the harmon fixation 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 harmon fixation forceps used?
Sklar lists the harmon fixation forceps for dermatology, general surgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 66-1930.
