Description
Sklar Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamp is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 4 in long, curved on flat, 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 – 4 in overall length (102 mm) gives the lorna (edna) towel clamp its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A serrated non-perforating tips tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its serrated edge does the work at the tissue.
- 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.
Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamp: Design and Supply
The lorna (edna) towel clamp sits in Sklar's towel clamp line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a non-perforating clamp used to secure instruments, and surgical materials such as tubing and towels to the drape surrounding a surgical site. This instrument is curved while the shanks and handle are flat so they can rest on the patient. 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 in (102 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A serrated non-perforating tips tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved on flat profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The finger rings with ratchet handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- 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
- Instrument Family: Towel clamp
- Pattern Name: Lorna (edna)
- Length: 4 in (102 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Serrated non-perforating tips
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Curved on flat
- 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: 47-2837
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 Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamp
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 – A finger rings with ratchet handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The serrated non-perforating tips 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 lorna (edna) towel clamp sterile?
No. The lorna (edna) towel clamp 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 in overall.
Is the lorna (edna) towel clamp reusable or single-use?
The lorna (edna) towel clamp 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 lorna (edna) towel clamp made of?
The lorna (edna) towel clamp is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the lorna (edna) towel clamp?
The lorna (edna) towel clamp measures 4 in (102 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a serrated non-perforating tips configuration.
What warranty covers the lorna (edna) towel clamp?
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 lorna (edna) towel clamp used?
Sklar lists the lorna (edna) towel clamp for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the towel clamp family of the Sklar catalog.
