Description
Sklar Merit St. Vincent Tube Occluding Forceps is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 6-1/2 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 general surgery and veterinary (animal health) work.
- Measured Profile – 6-1/2 in overall length (165 mm) gives the st. vincent tube occluding forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its smooth edge does the work at the tissue.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the st. vincent tube occluding forceps in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the St. Vincent Tube Occluding Forceps
The st. vincent tube occluding forceps is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Merit Physician Grade range. Vincent tubing forceps are a ratcheted, finger ring instrument used to block the flow of fluids from large chest tubes or tubing from bypass machines. This instrument provide a tight grip on tubing, while the ratcheted locking mechanism can hold that grip in place. 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 – 6-1/2 in (165 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- 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
- Pattern Name: St. vincent
- Length: 6-1/2 in (165 mm)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Curved
- 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: 97-587
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 St. Vincent Tube Occluding 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.
- 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.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 97-587 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the st. vincent tube occluding forceps sterile?
No. The st. vincent tube occluding 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 6-1/2 in overall.
Is the st. vincent tube occluding forceps reusable or single-use?
The st. vincent tube occluding 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 st. vincent tube occluding forceps made of?
The st. vincent tube occluding forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the st. vincent tube occluding forceps?
The st. vincent tube occluding forceps measures 6-1/2 in (165 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the st. vincent tube occluding 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 st. vincent tube occluding forceps used?
Sklar lists the st. vincent tube occluding forceps for general surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 97-587.
