Description
Sklar Scalpel Handle is a scalpel handle from Sklar Instruments, 5 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 cardiovascular and dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 5 in overall length (127 mm) gives the scalpel handle its working reach.
- Handle Design – A serrated handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the scalpel handle matches the department's own usage rate.
Scalpel Handle: Design and Supply
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 – 5 in (127 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A serrated handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- 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: Scalpel handles
- Length: 5 in (127 mm)
- Size / Model: #3 with metric scale
- 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: 06-2910
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 – The serrated handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – A lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects stands behind every case this instrument serves.
- 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 5 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 5 in (127 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). It belongs to the scalpel handles line in the Sklar catalog.
