Description
Sklar Mixter Forceps Right Angle is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 7-1/4 in long, right angled (90 degrees), 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 general surgery and physician work.
- Measured Profile – 7-1/4 in overall length (184 mm) gives the mixter forceps right angle its working reach.
- Working Edge – The serrated edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping mixter forceps right angle stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Mixter Forceps Right Angle Does in the Case
The mixter forceps right angle is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is ratcheted, finger ring forceps commonly used for working in obscured surgical sites. They are most frequently used for clamping, dissection, or grasping tissue. 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 – 7-1/4 in (184 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A right angled (90 degrees) 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 construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar OR Grade positioning in the Sklar line, so buyers can match the instrument tier to the setting.
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: Mixter
- Length: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Right angled (90 degrees)
- 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: 17-1772
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 Mixter Forceps Right Angle
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 handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- 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.
- 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 general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the mixter forceps right angle sterile?
No. The mixter forceps right angle 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 7-1/4 in overall.
Is the mixter forceps right angle reusable or single-use?
The mixter forceps right angle 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 mixter forceps right angle made of?
The mixter forceps right angle is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the mixter forceps right angle?
The mixter forceps right angle measures 7-1/4 in (184 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the mixter forceps right angle?
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 mixter forceps right angle used?
Sklar lists the mixter forceps right angle for general surgery, physician, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 17-1772.
