Description
Sklar Merit Schroeder Tenaculum Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 10-1/4 in long, straight, 1x1 teeth pattern. 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 – 10-1/4 in overall length (260 mm) gives the schroeder tenaculum forceps its working reach.
- Tooth Pattern – A 1x1 teeth pattern grips tissue with control during the procedure.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a smooth 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 Schroeder Tenaculum Forceps Does in the Case
The schroeder tenaculum forceps sits in Sklar's tenacula forceps line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. Merit Schroeder Tenaculum Forceps are commonly used in abdominal hysterectomy procedures. It is a long instrument with Pozzi style 2 X 2 teeth used for grasping the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. 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 – 10-1/4 in (260 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Teeth – The 1x1 teeth pattern holds tissue securely with less crushing pressure.
- Tip – A 1x1 sharp prongs (pozzi style rounded tips) tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight 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 Merit Physician Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
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: Tenacula forceps
- Pattern Name: Schroeder (sometimes spelled schroder, schröder)
- Length: 10-1/4 in (260 mm)
- Teeth: 1x1 Teeth
- Tip Configuration: 1x1 sharp prongs (pozzi style rounded tips)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- 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: 97-459
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 Schroeder Tenaculum 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 1x1 teeth 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.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the schroeder tenaculum forceps sterile?
No. The schroeder tenaculum 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 10-1/4 in overall.
Is the schroeder tenaculum forceps reusable or single-use?
The schroeder tenaculum 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 schroeder tenaculum forceps made of?
The schroeder tenaculum forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the schroeder tenaculum forceps?
The schroeder tenaculum forceps measures 10-1/4 in (260 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a 1x1 teeth configuration.
What warranty covers the schroeder tenaculum 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 schroeder tenaculum forceps used?
Sklar lists the schroeder tenaculum forceps for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), veterinary (animal health). It sits in the tenacula forceps family of the Sklar catalog.
