Description
Sklar Magill Catheter Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 8 in long, straight jaws with angled shanks, child. 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 – 8 in overall length (203 mm) gives the magill catheter forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A fenestrated 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 – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
What the Magill Catheter Forceps Does in the Case
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 – 8 in (203 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 keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – Stainless steel gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
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: Catheter forceps
- Pattern Name: Magill
- Length: 8 in (203 mm)
- Size / Model: child
- 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: 07-1780
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 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 – The finger rings with ratchet handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The fenestrated 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 – 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 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 8 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 8 in (203 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). It sits in the catheter forceps family of the Sklar catalog.
