Sklar Atraumatic Ovum Forceps, Straight
A 10 inch straight forceps with atraumatic jaws, used in gynecologic surgery to grasp ovarian and pelvic tissue without crushing it. It is supplied for repeated sterilization and reuse in hospital and clinic settings.
The Sklar Atraumatic Ovum Forceps is a 10 inch straight gynecologic instrument designed to grasp the ovary and surrounding pelvic tissue without crushing or tearing it. Its atraumatic jaw design distributes grip pressure across a broader surface than a standard toothed forceps, which is important when handling structures like the ovary that can be easily damaged by excessive point pressure.
Gynecologic surgeons use forceps of this kind during procedures such as oophorectomy, ovarian cystectomy, and other pelvic surgery where the ovary or adjacent tissue needs to be held steady for dissection, ligation, or removal. The straight pattern and 10 inch length give the surgeon reach into the pelvis during both open and vaginal approaches.
As with other atraumatic pelvic instruments, this forceps is a standard component of gynecologic surgical trays and is reused across procedures after routine sterilization. It is favored where tissue preservation matters, such as in fertility sparing surgery or cases where the ovary itself is not being removed.
