Description
Sklar NEEDLE EXTENDER 6" is a needle extender from Sklar Instruments, 6 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 ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 6 in overall length (152 mm) gives the needle extender 6" its working reach.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the needle extender 6" in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the NEEDLE EXTENDER 6"
The needle extender 6" sits in Sklar's needle extenders line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used in situations when the standard needle is not long enough for an injection. This instrument is available in several lengths are used with Luer Lock syringes. 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 – 6 in (152 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Material – Stainless steel construction stands up to the demands of the procedure schedule.
- Grade – Sklar OR Grade positioning in the Sklar line, so buyers can match the instrument tier to the setting.
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: Needle extenders
- Length: 6 in (152 mm)
- Curvature: Straight
- 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: 96-4196
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 NEEDLE EXTENDER 6"
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 general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 96-4196 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the needle extender 6" sterile?
No. The needle extender 6" 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 6 in overall.
Is the needle extender 6" reusable or single-use?
The needle extender 6" 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 needle extender 6" made of?
The needle extender 6" is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the needle extender 6"?
The needle extender 6" measures 6 in (152 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the needle extender 6"?
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 needle extender 6" used?
Sklar lists the needle extender 6" for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician. It belongs to the needle extenders line in the Sklar catalog.
