Description
Sklar Explorer is a explorer from Sklar Instruments, #11 / #12, 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 dental & orthodontic work.
- Handle Design – A round handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the explorer in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the Explorer
The explorer sits in Sklar's explorers line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. The round handle is shaped for control through repeated manipulation. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Handling and Build
- Grip – A round handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar OR 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.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Explorers
- Size / Model: #11 / #12
- Handle Style: Round
- 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: 49-0680
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.
Browse the full Surgical Instruments range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Explorer
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 round handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- 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 dental & orthodontic work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the explorer sterile?
No. The explorer is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each.
Is the explorer reusable or single-use?
The explorer 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 explorer made of?
The explorer is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What warranty covers the explorer?
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 explorer used?
Sklar lists the explorer for dental & orthodontic. It belongs to the explorers line in the Sklar catalog.
