Description
Sklar Gigli Saw Wire is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 12 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 general surgery and neurosurgery & neurology work.
- Measured Profile – 12 in overall length (305 mm) gives the gigli saw wire its working reach.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the gigli saw wire matches the department's own usage rate.
Gigli Saw Wire: Design and Supply
The gigli saw wire is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is comprised of multiple, flexible, wires twisted in such a way as to create multiple cutting surfaces. This instrument is attached to two Gigli Saw Handles, either of the T-shape or Loop shape, and moved back and forth about 180 degrees around the bone. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 12 in (305 mm) of reach for the working site.
Handling and Build
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
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: Gigli
- Length: 12 in (305 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: 40-5542
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 Gigli Saw Wire
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 – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- 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 general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 40-5542 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the gigli saw wire sterile?
No. The gigli saw wire 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 12 in overall.
Is the gigli saw wire reusable or single-use?
The gigli saw wire 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 gigli saw wire made of?
The gigli saw wire is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the gigli saw wire?
The gigli saw wire measures 12 in (305 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the gigli saw wire?
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 gigli saw wire used?
Sklar lists the gigli saw wire for general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 40-5542.
