Description
Sklar Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamp is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/4 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 – 5-1/4 in overall length (133 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 – The working surface is a serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings with ratchet handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
What the Lorna (Edna) Towel Clamp Does in the Case
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 – 5-1/4 in (133 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 – A finger rings with ratchet handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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: Towel clamp
- Pattern Name: Lorna (edna)
- Length: 5-1/4 in (133 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: 47-2852
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 – The finger rings with ratchet handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- 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 – 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 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 5-1/4 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 5-1/4 in (133 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 belongs to the towel clamp line in the Sklar catalog.
