Description
Sklar Nail Nipper is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 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 dermatology and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the nail nipper its working reach.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the nail nipper in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the Nail Nipper
The nail nipper is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used for removing portions of the toe nail or the nail plate. This product features barrel spring, grooved, plier handles with a locking mechanism that is released upon squeezing the handles. 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 – 5-1/2 in (140 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
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 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: 97-1046
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 Nail Nipper
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 – 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 dermatology work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 97-1046 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the nail nipper sterile?
No. The nail nipper 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 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the nail nipper reusable or single-use?
The nail nipper 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 nail nipper made of?
The nail nipper is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the nail nipper?
The nail nipper measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the nail nipper?
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 nail nipper used?
Sklar lists the nail nipper for dermatology, general surgery, orthopedics, physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 97-1046.
