Description
Sklar Liston Amputating Knife is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 12 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 general surgery and orthopedics work.
- Measured Profile – 12 in overall length (305 mm) gives the liston amputating knife its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its smooth edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A solid handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Inside the Liston Amputating Knife
The liston amputating knife is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used during amputation procedures and can cut through muscle, fat, and bone. Its working end carries a sharp tip and a smooth edge, the surfaces that meet tissue during the case. The solid handle is shaped for control through repeated manipulation. A straight profile helps the clinician reach the working site at the angle the procedure calls for. It is made of stainless steel.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 12 in (305 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp 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 solid handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- 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: Liston
- Length: 12 in (305 mm)
- Size / Model: clip-point blade
- Tip Configuration: Sharp
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Solid
- 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: 12-1065
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 Liston Amputating Knife
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 – A solid handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp 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 liston amputating knife sterile?
No. The liston amputating knife 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 liston amputating knife reusable or single-use?
The liston amputating knife 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 liston amputating knife made of?
The liston amputating knife is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the liston amputating knife?
The liston amputating knife measures 12 in (305 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp configuration.
What warranty covers the liston amputating knife?
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 liston amputating knife used?
Sklar lists the liston amputating knife for general surgery, orthopedics, physician, podiatry. Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 12-1065.
