Description
Sklar Iris Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 3-1/2 in long, straight, 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 cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 3-1/2 in overall length (89 mm) gives the iris scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp/sharp (s/s) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a smooth edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
What the Iris Scissors Does in the Case
The iris scissors sits in Sklar's scissors line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument has become a multipurpose instrument used in various surgical environments. These fine, sharp scissors are ideal for detailed dissection of fine tissue and fine suture removal. 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 – 3-1/2 in (89 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp/sharp (s/s) 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 – A finger rings handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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
- Instrument Type: Scissors
- Pattern Name: Iris
- Length: 3-1/2 in (89 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Sharp/sharp (s/s)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- 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: 47-1135
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 Iris 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 finger rings handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp/sharp (s/s) 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 iris scissors sterile?
No. The iris 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 3-1/2 in overall.
Is the iris scissors reusable or single-use?
The iris scissors 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 iris scissors made of?
The iris scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the iris scissors?
The iris scissors measures 3-1/2 in (89 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp/sharp (s/s) configuration.
What warranty covers the iris 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.
Where is the iris scissors used?
Sklar lists the iris scissors for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the scissors line in the Sklar catalog.
