Description
Sklar Standard Fine-Point Splinter Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 3-1/2 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 dermatology and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 3-1/2 in overall length (89 mm) gives the standard fine-point splinter forceps its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its serrated edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping standard fine-point splinter forceps stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Standard Fine-Point Splinter Forceps Does in the Case
The standard fine-point splinter forceps sits in Sklar's forceps line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is multi-purpose thumb forceps typically used for grasping and removing small foreign objects with their fine, pointed tips. They may also be used for holding bandages, sutures, or other items. 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 – 3-1/2 in (89 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 – The thumb handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- 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
- Instrument Type: Forceps
- Length: 3-1/2 in (89 mm)
- Pattern: Fine
- Working Edge: Serrated
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Thumb
- 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: 19-3035
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 Standard Fine-Point Splinter 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 thumb 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 – 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 dermatology work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the standard fine-point splinter forceps sterile?
No. The standard fine-point splinter 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 3-1/2 in overall.
Is the standard fine-point splinter forceps reusable or single-use?
The standard fine-point splinter 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 standard fine-point splinter forceps made of?
The standard fine-point splinter forceps is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the standard fine-point splinter forceps?
The standard fine-point splinter forceps measures 3-1/2 in (89 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the standard fine-point splinter 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 standard fine-point splinter forceps used?
Sklar lists the standard fine-point splinter forceps for dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the forceps family of the Sklar catalog.
