Description
Sklar Econo Nail Nipper is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, straight, concave jaws. It is a single-use supply item, so stocking it keeps procedure rooms ready without tying up reusable inventory. Sklar lists it for general surgery and podiatry work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the nail nipper its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its blade edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A pliers with lock handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Department Packaging – Offered 12 per box, keeping nail nipper stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Nail Nipper Does in the Case
The nail nipper is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Econo Floor Grade range. This instrument is used for removing portions of the toe nail or the nail plate. This product features double spring, partially cross-serrated, plier handles with a locking mechanism that is released upon squeezing the handles. It is made of stainless steel.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The blade edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The pliers with lock handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Econo Floor 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.
- Single Use – One use per patient keeps the turnover free of a reprocessing step.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Size / Model: concave jaws
- Tip Configuration: Sharp
- Working Edge: Blade
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Pliers with lock
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Econo Floor Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Disposable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 12 per box (12/bx)
- Manufacturer Pack Detail: 12 items/box
- Item Number: 21-493
Warranty
- Warranty: Covered by Sklar's guarantee against manufacturing defects when the instrument is used for its intended surgical purpose.
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Why Choose the Sklar Econo Nail Nipper
Sklar guarantees its instruments against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. For single-use supply, that factory check is the difference between a sterile pack that performs and one that does not.
- Controlled Handling – A pliers with lock handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Factory Inspected – Each instrument passes Sklar's factory inspection before it ships, which is the quality step sterile supply depends on.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 21-493 and 12 per box packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the nail nipper sterile?
No. The nail nipper is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 12 per box. This configuration measures 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the nail nipper reusable or single-use?
The nail nipper is a single-use, disposable item. It is discarded after the case, which removes reprocessing from the turnover. It sits in the Econo Floor Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the nail nipper made of?
The nail nipper is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the nail nipper?
The nail nipper measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp configuration.
What warranty covers the nail nipper?
Sklar guarantees the instrument against manufacturing defects when it is used for its intended surgical purpose. The guarantee is Sklar's factory commitment behind every instrument it ships.
Where is the nail nipper used?
Sklar lists the nail nipper for general surgery, podiatry. Sklar sells it under item number 21-493.
