Description
Sklar Spencer (Littauer) Suture Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 4-1/2 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 dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 4-1/2 in overall length (114 mm) gives the spencer (littauer) suture scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt/blunt (b/b) with one suture hook tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The smooth edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
Spencer (Littauer) Suture Scissors Built for Cardiovascular Work
The spencer (littauer) suture scissors sits in Sklar's stitch scissors line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is primarily used for suture removal. These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting for removal. 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 – 4-1/2 in (114 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt/blunt (b/b) with one suture hook tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings 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 Family: Stitch scissors
- Pattern Name: Spencer (littauer)
- Length: 4-1/2 in (114 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b) with one suture hook
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- 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: 22-2845
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 Spencer (Littauer) Suture Scissors
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 finger rings handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt/blunt (b/b) with one suture hook working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spencer (littauer) suture scissors sterile?
No. The spencer (littauer) suture scissors 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 4-1/2 in overall.
Is the spencer (littauer) suture scissors reusable or single-use?
The spencer (littauer) suture scissors 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 spencer (littauer) suture scissors made of?
The spencer (littauer) suture scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the spencer (littauer) suture scissors?
The spencer (littauer) suture scissors measures 4-1/2 in (114 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) with one suture hook configuration.
What warranty covers the spencer (littauer) suture scissors?
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 spencer (littauer) suture scissors used?
Sklar lists the spencer (littauer) suture scissors for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the stitch scissors line in the Sklar catalog.
