Description
Sklar Spatula & Packer is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 5-3/4 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 – 5-3/4 in overall length (146 mm) gives the spatula & packer its working reach.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the spatula & packer matches the department's own usage rate.
Spatula & Packer: Design and Supply
The spatula & packer is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is double-ended instrument commonly used in podiatry. It features one smooth, rounded teardrop tip (spatula) and one blunt probe end (packer). 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 – 5-3/4 in (146 mm) of reach for the working site.
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
- Length: 5-3/4 in (146 mm)
- Tip Dimensions: 4mm wide spatula
- 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: 97-0542
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 Spatula & Packer
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 – 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 dermatology work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 97-0542 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spatula & packer sterile?
No. The spatula & packer 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 5-3/4 in overall.
Is the spatula & packer reusable or single-use?
The spatula & packer 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 spatula & packer made of?
The spatula & packer is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the spatula & packer?
The spatula & packer measures 5-3/4 in (146 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the spatula & packer?
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 spatula & packer used?
Sklar lists the spatula & packer for dermatology, general surgery, physician, podiatry. Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 97-0542.
