Description
Sklar Standard Fine-Point Splinter Forceps is a forceps from Sklar Instruments, 4-1/2 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 – 4-1/2 in overall length (114 mm) gives the standard fine-point splinter forceps its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A thumb handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
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 – 4-1/2 in (114 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp tip for precise engagement.
- 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 thumb handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar OR 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
- Instrument Type: Forceps
- Length: 4-1/2 in (114 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Sharp
- 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: 19-3045
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 – The thumb handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-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.
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 4-1/2 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 4-1/2 in (114 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp configuration.
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 belongs to the forceps line in the Sklar catalog.
