Description
Sklar TC Castroviejo Needle Holder 5-1/2" is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, curved, Sklar Premium 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 dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" its working reach.
- Working Edge – Its cross-serrated edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A flat 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 tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the TC Castroviejo Needle Holder 5-1/2" Does in the Case
The tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar Premium OR Grade range. This instrument is a multipurpose microsurgical instrument that is often used in ophthalmic and plastic surgeries. It features a double spring, flat handle, and it is available with straight or curved jaws. It is made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Edge – The cross-serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A curved profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The flat thumb handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – Stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar Premium 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: Castroviejo
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Working Edge: Cross-serrated
- Curvature: Curved
- Handle Style: Flat thumb
- Material: Stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts
- Grade: Sklar Premium 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: 21-8047
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. Tungsten carbide jaw inserts are warranted for five full years of normal use.
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Why Choose the Sklar TC Castroviejo Needle Holder 5-1/2"
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 flat 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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" sterile?
No. The tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" 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 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" reusable or single-use?
The tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar Premium OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" made of?
The tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" is made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2"?
The tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2"?
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, and the tungsten carbide jaw inserts carry their own five-year warranty for normal use.
Where is the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" used?
Sklar lists the tc castroviejo needle holder 5-1/2" for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 21-8047.
