Description
Sklar Econo Sterile Knowles Bandage Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, straight, Econo Sterile Floor Grade. It is supplied sterile and ready to use, so procedure setups stay on schedule without a reprocessing step. Sklar lists it for general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the knowles bandage scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp/blunt (s/b) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its smooth edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Sterile Supply – Ships sterile, which removes the processing step before use.
What the Knowles Bandage Scissors Does in the Case
The knowles bandage scissors sits in Sklar's bandage scissors line, in the Econo Sterile Floor Grade range. This instrument is durable, lightweight, and designed for cutting thick dressing material. Bandage scissors have a blunt tip on the upper blade so as not to cause any injury to the patient while removing bandages or dressings. It is made of stainless steel. Because it is sterile and disposable, it goes from the package to the field and is discarded after the case, which keeps turnover simple.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp/blunt (s/b) tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The finger rings handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Econo Sterile Floor Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Sterility – Supplied sterile and ready for the sterile field.
- Single Use – Disposable after one use, which removes reprocessing from the turnover.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Bandage scissors
- Pattern Name: Knowles
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Sharp/blunt (s/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Econo Sterile Floor Grade
- Sterility: Sterile
- Reusability: Disposable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 50 per case (50/cs)
- Manufacturer Pack Detail: 50 items/case
- Item Number: 96-2402
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 Sterile Knowles Bandage Scissors
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 finger rings handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp/blunt (s/b) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Faster Turnover – Sterile, single-use supply removes cleaning and sterilization from the turnaround between cases.
- Factory Inspected – Sklar checks every instrument at the factory before it ships, a quality step built for sterile single-use supply.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the knowles bandage scissors sterile?
Yes. The knowles bandage scissors is supplied sterile, so it can go directly into the sterile field when the case is set up. It is sold 50 per case. This configuration measures 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the knowles bandage scissors reusable or single-use?
The knowles bandage scissors is a single-use, disposable item. It is discarded after the case, which removes reprocessing from the turnover. It sits in the Econo Sterile Floor Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the knowles bandage scissors made of?
The knowles bandage scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the knowles bandage scissors?
The knowles bandage scissors measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp/blunt (s/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the knowles bandage scissors?
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 knowles bandage scissors used?
Sklar lists the knowles bandage scissors for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its bandage scissors line.
