Description
Sklar Scalpel Handle is a scalpel handle from Sklar Instruments, 4-3/4 in long, straight, #3. 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 dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 4-3/4 in overall length (121 mm) gives the scalpel handle its working reach.
- Handle Design – A serrated handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the scalpel handle in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the Scalpel Handle
The scalpel handle sits in Sklar's scalpel handles line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is compatible with size 10 series disposable blades (10, 11, 12, 15) and used for sharp dissection. This handle has horizontal serrations for thumb and forefinger gripping. 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 – 4-3/4 in (121 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The serrated 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 – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Scalpel handles
- Length: 4-3/4 in (121 mm)
- Size / Model: #3
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Serrated
- 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: 06-2903
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 Scalpel Handle
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 serrated handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- 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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scalpel handle sterile?
No. The scalpel handle 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 4-3/4 in overall.
Is the scalpel handle reusable or single-use?
The scalpel handle 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 scalpel handle made of?
The scalpel handle is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the scalpel handle?
The scalpel handle measures 4-3/4 in (121 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the scalpel handle?
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 scalpel handle used?
Sklar lists the scalpel handle for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). Sklar groups it with its scalpel handles line.
