Description
Sklar IUD Extractor is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 10-1/2 in long, slightly angled, 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 ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 10-1/2 in overall length (267 mm) gives the iud extractor its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A hook point tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a horizontally serrated edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A hexagonal handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Inside the IUD Extractor
The iud extractor is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is an OB/GYN instrument used for removal of an intrauterine device. It is a narrow instrument with a slight angle in the shaft and two crochet style hooks on each side of the tip used to grasp the IUD strings. 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 – 10-1/2 in (267 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A hook point tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The horizontally serrated edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A slightly angled profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A hexagonal 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
- Length: 10-1/2 in (267 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Hook point
- Working Edge: Horizontally serrated
- Curvature: Slightly angled
- Handle Style: Hexagonal
- 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: 90-8210
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 IUD Extractor
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 hexagonal handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The hook point 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 iud extractor sterile?
No. The iud extractor 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 10-1/2 in overall.
Is the iud extractor reusable or single-use?
The iud extractor 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 iud extractor made of?
The iud extractor is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the iud extractor?
The iud extractor measures 10-1/2 in (267 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a hook point configuration.
What warranty covers the iud extractor?
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 iud extractor used?
Sklar lists the iud extractor for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician. Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 90-8210.
