Description
Sklar Edge TC Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 6-3/4 in long, straight, 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 dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 6-3/4 in overall length (171 mm) gives the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The smooth edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A dual gold finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
Inside the Edge TC Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors
The edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar Premium OR Grade range. This instrument feature tungsten carbide inserts that are permanently bonded to the scissor blade. This provides an exceptionally hard and durable cutting edge and increases the overall life the instrument. 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 – 6-3/4 in (171 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt/blunt (b/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 dual gold finger rings handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- Material – Stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar Premium OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Pattern Name: Mayo-Stille
- Length: 6-3/4 in (171 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Dual gold finger rings
- 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: 16-3557
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 Edge TC Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors
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 – The dual gold finger rings handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt/blunt (b/b) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors sterile?
No. The edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors 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 6-3/4 in overall.
Is the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors reusable or single-use?
The edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors 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 edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors made of?
The edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors is made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors?
The edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors measures 6-3/4 in (171 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors?
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 edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors used?
Sklar lists the edge tc mayo-stille dissecting scissors for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 16-3557.
