Description
Sklar Jewelers Forceps #1 is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 4-1/2 in long, straight, style #1. 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 dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 4-1/2 in overall length (114 mm) gives the jewelers forceps #1 its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A fine point tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a smooth edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
Jewelers Forceps #1: Design and Supply
The jewelers forceps #1 is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is grasping forceps used in microsurgical procedures. They have fine or micro-fine tips that can handle extremely fine tissues and materials that standard instruments may damage. 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 – 4-1/2 in (114 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A fine point tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth 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 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 – 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: Jewelers style
- Length: 4-1/2 in (114 mm)
- Size / Model: style #1
- Tip Configuration: Fine point
- Pattern: Fine
- Working Edge: Smooth
- 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: 66-7438
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 Jewelers Forceps #1
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 fine point 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 – 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the jewelers forceps #1 sterile?
No. The jewelers forceps #1 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 4-1/2 in overall.
Is the jewelers forceps #1 reusable or single-use?
The jewelers forceps #1 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 jewelers forceps #1 made of?
The jewelers forceps #1 is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the jewelers forceps #1?
The jewelers forceps #1 measures 4-1/2 in (114 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a fine point configuration.
What warranty covers the jewelers forceps #1?
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 jewelers forceps #1 used?
Sklar lists the jewelers forceps #1 for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ophthalmology, physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 66-7438.
