Description
Sklar Rankin Forceps Curved is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 6-1/4 in long, curved, 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 cardiovascular and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 6-1/4 in overall length (159 mm) gives the rankin forceps curved its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its serrated edge does the work at the tissue.
- 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 – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the rankin forceps curved matches the department's own usage rate.
Rankin Forceps Curved: Design and Supply
The rankin forceps curved sits in Sklar's forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is primarily used for clamping large blood vessels or manipulating heavy tissue. This instrument is 1/3 the length of the shanks and serrations are 1/2 the length of the jaws. 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 – 6-1/4 in (159 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 – 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
- Instrument Type: Forceps
- Pattern Name: Rankin-Kelly
- Length: 6-1/4 in (159 mm)
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Curved
- 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: 17-1362
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.
Browse the full Forceps range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Rankin Forceps Curved
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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the rankin forceps curved sterile?
No. The rankin forceps curved 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 6-1/4 in overall.
Is the rankin forceps curved reusable or single-use?
The rankin forceps curved 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 rankin forceps curved made of?
The rankin forceps curved is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the rankin forceps curved?
The rankin forceps curved measures 6-1/4 in (159 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the rankin forceps curved?
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 rankin forceps curved used?
Sklar lists the rankin forceps curved for cardiovascular, general surgery, physician, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
