Description
Sklar Merit Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 5 in long, curved, Merit Physician 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 dental & orthodontic and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 5 in overall length (127 mm) gives the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps its working reach.
- 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.
- Department Packaging – Sold 1 each, so supply rooms stock the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps at the level each department uses.
Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps Built for Dental & orthodontic Work
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps sits in Sklar's mosquito forceps line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. This instrument is used in multiple procedures as a hemostat for small blood vessels. This instrument provides a secure, locking grip to halt blood flow. 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 in (127 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved 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 Merit Physician Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
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: Mosquito forceps
- Pattern Name: Halsted mosquito
- Length: 5 in (127 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Curved
- Handle Style: Finger rings with ratchet
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Merit Physician Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 97-431
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 Clamps & Hemostats range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Merit Halsted Mosquito Hemostatic 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.
- 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.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for dental & orthodontic work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 97-431 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps sterile?
No. The halsted mosquito hemostatic 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 5 in overall.
Is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps reusable or single-use?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Merit Physician Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps made of?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps?
The halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps measures 5 in (127 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the halsted mosquito hemostatic 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 halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps used?
Sklar lists the halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps for dental & orthodontic, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its mosquito forceps line.
