Description
Sklar Merit Kelly Hemostatic Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 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 – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the kelly 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 – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the kelly hemostatic forceps matches the department's own usage rate.
Kelly Hemostatic Forceps: Design and Supply
The kelly hemostatic forceps sits in Sklar's hemostatic forceps line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. This instrument is primarily used for clamping large blood vessels or manipulating heavy tissue. They may also be used for soft tissue dissection. 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 – 5-1/2 in (140 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 – 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: Hemostatic forceps
- Pattern Name: Kelly
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 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: 97-442
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 Merit Kelly 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 – 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.
- 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 97-442 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the kelly hemostatic forceps sterile?
No. The kelly 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 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the kelly hemostatic forceps reusable or single-use?
The kelly 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 kelly hemostatic forceps made of?
The kelly hemostatic forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the kelly hemostatic forceps?
The kelly hemostatic forceps measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the kelly 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 kelly hemostatic forceps used?
Sklar lists the kelly hemostatic forceps for dental & orthodontic, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its hemostatic forceps line.
