Description
Sklar Magill Catheter Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 10 in long, straight jaws with angled shanks, adult. 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 general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 10 in overall length (254 mm) gives the magill catheter forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A fenestrated 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 – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Magill Catheter Forceps: Design and Supply
The magill catheter forceps sits in Sklar's catheter forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used for grasping endotracheal tube during intubation and removing foreign bodies from the airway. They can also be used to grasp other types of catheters during insertion. 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 – 10 in (254 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A fenestrated tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight jaws with angled shanks profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The finger rings with ratchet handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- 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: Catheter forceps
- Pattern Name: Magill
- Length: 10 in (254 mm)
- Size / Model: adult
- Tip Configuration: Fenestrated
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight jaws with angled shanks
- 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: 07-1797
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.
Browse the full Forceps range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Magill Catheter 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 – A finger rings with ratchet handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The fenestrated 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 – 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 magill catheter forceps sterile?
No. The magill catheter 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 10 in overall.
Is the magill catheter forceps reusable or single-use?
The magill catheter 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 magill catheter forceps made of?
The magill catheter forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the magill catheter forceps?
The magill catheter forceps measures 10 in (254 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a fenestrated configuration.
What warranty covers the magill catheter 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 magill catheter forceps used?
Sklar lists the magill catheter forceps for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its catheter forceps line.
