Description
Sklar Hartmann Alligator Ear Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 3-1/2 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 ent (ear, nose, & throat) and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 3-1/2 in overall length (89 mm) gives the hartmann alligator ear forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A alligator jaw tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The serrated edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
What the Hartmann Alligator Ear Forceps Does in the Case
The hartmann alligator ear forceps sits in Sklar's alligator forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is an ENT instrument commonly used in myringotomy procedures to insert or remove tubes or dressings and packing. The serrated tips securely hold and remove foreign objects, granulation tissue, and cerumen. 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 – 3-1/2 in (89 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A alligator jaw tip for precise engagement.
- 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 finger rings handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- 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
- Instrument Family: Alligator forceps
- Pattern Name: Hartmann / alligator
- Length: 3-1/2 in (89 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Alligator jaw
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- 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: 67-1035
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 Hartmann Alligator Ear 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 keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The alligator jaw 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 – 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 hartmann alligator ear forceps sterile?
No. The hartmann alligator ear 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 3-1/2 in overall.
Is the hartmann alligator ear forceps reusable or single-use?
The hartmann alligator ear 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 hartmann alligator ear forceps made of?
The hartmann alligator ear forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the hartmann alligator ear forceps?
The hartmann alligator ear forceps measures 3-1/2 in (89 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a alligator jaw configuration.
What warranty covers the hartmann alligator ear 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 hartmann alligator ear forceps used?
Sklar lists the hartmann alligator ear forceps for ent (ear, nose, & throat), general surgery, physician, plastic surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the alligator forceps family of the Sklar catalog.
