Description
Sklar Collins Rib Shears is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 9-1/4 in long, 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 – 9-1/4 in overall length (235 mm) gives the collins rib shears its working reach.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping collins rib shears stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Collins Rib Shears Does in the Case
The collins rib shears is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. Supply rooms order it as 1 each, and the item number 55-1692 keeps reordering exact.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 9-1/4 in (235 mm) of reach for the working site.
Handling and Build
- 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
- Pattern Name: Collins
- Length: 9-1/4 in (235 mm)
- 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: 55-1692
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 Collins Rib Shears
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.
- 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.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 55-1692 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the collins rib shears sterile?
No. The collins rib shears 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 9-1/4 in overall.
Is the collins rib shears reusable or single-use?
The collins rib shears 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 collins rib shears made of?
The collins rib shears is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the collins rib shears?
The collins rib shears measures 9-1/4 in (235 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the collins rib shears?
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 collins rib shears used?
Sklar lists the collins rib shears for cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, thoracic surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar sells it under item number 55-1692.
