Description
Sklar Micro Alligator Ear Forceps is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 3-1/4 in long, straight, Sklar OR 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 ent (ear, nose, & throat) and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 3-1/4 in overall length (83 mm) gives the micro alligator ear forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its serrated edge does the work at the tissue. Tip dimensions: 7mm.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Sold 1 each, so supply rooms stock the micro alligator ear forceps at the level each department uses.
Micro Alligator Ear Forceps Built for Ent (ear, nose, & throat) Work
The micro alligator ear forceps is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is non-ratcheted, finger ring ENT forceps primarily used for manipulating and removing tissue from the ear canal or middle ear. They may also be used for packing during grafting procedures or as nasal forceps. 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 – 3-1/4 in (83 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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 – 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: Alligator
- Length: 3-1/4 in (83 mm)
- Tip Dimensions: 7mm
- Pattern: Delicate
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- 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: 67-8000
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 Micro Alligator Ear 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 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.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for ent (ear, nose, & throat) work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the micro alligator ear forceps sterile?
No. The micro alligator ear 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 3-1/4 in overall.
Is the micro alligator ear forceps reusable or single-use?
The micro alligator ear 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 micro alligator ear forceps made of?
The micro alligator ear forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the micro alligator ear forceps?
The micro alligator ear forceps measures 3-1/4 in (83 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the micro alligator ear 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 micro alligator ear forceps used?
Sklar lists the micro alligator ear forceps for ent (ear, nose, & throat), general surgery, physician, plastic surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 67-8000.
