Description
Sklar Sterile Disposable Scalpels is a disposable scalpel from Sklar Instruments, angled, #11, Sklar OR Grade. It is supplied sterile and ready to use, so procedure setups stay on schedule without a reprocessing step. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dermatology work.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The blade edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A flat plastic handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Sterile Supply – Supplied sterile, so there is no reprocessing wait before the case.
- Department Packaging – Offered 10 per box, keeping sterile disposable scalpels stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Sterile Disposable Scalpels Does in the Case
The sterile disposable scalpels sits in Sklar's disposable scalpels line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is most commonly used for puncture incisions or to open an artery. It has an angled cutting edge that leads to an extremely sharp point. It is made of stainless steel / plastic. Because it is sterile and disposable, it goes from the package to the field and is discarded after the case, which keeps turnover simple.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Tip – A sharp tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The blade edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – An angled profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The flat plastic handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – The stainless steel / plastic 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
- Sterility – Supplied sterile and ready for the sterile field.
- Single Use – Disposable after one use, which removes reprocessing from the turnover.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Disposable scalpels
- Size / Model: #11
- Tip Configuration: Sharp
- Working Edge: Blade
- Curvature: Angled
- Handle Style: Flat plastic
- Material: Stainless steel / plastic
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Sterile
- Reusability: Disposable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 10 per box (10/bx)
- Manufacturer Pack Detail: 10 items/box
- Item Number: 06-3111
Warranty
- Warranty: Covered by Sklar's guarantee against manufacturing defects when the instrument is used for its intended surgical purpose.
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Why Choose the Sklar Sterile Disposable Scalpels
Sklar guarantees its instruments against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. For single-use supply, that factory check is the difference between a sterile pack that performs and one that does not.
- Controlled Handling – The flat plastic handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Faster Turnover – Sterile, single-use supply removes cleaning and sterilization from the turnaround between cases.
- Factory Inspected – Sklar checks every instrument at the factory before it ships, a quality step built for sterile single-use supply.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sterile disposable scalpels sterile?
Yes. The sterile disposable scalpels is supplied sterile, so it can go directly into the sterile field when the case is set up. It is sold 10 per box.
Is the sterile disposable scalpels reusable or single-use?
The sterile disposable scalpels is a single-use, disposable item. It is discarded after the case, which removes reprocessing from the turnover. It sits in the Sklar OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the sterile disposable scalpels made of?
The sterile disposable scalpels is made of stainless steel / plastic. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What warranty covers the sterile disposable scalpels?
Sklar guarantees the instrument against manufacturing defects when it is used for its intended surgical purpose. The guarantee is Sklar's factory commitment behind every instrument it ships.
Where is the sterile disposable scalpels used?
Sklar lists the sterile disposable scalpels for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the disposable scalpels family of the Sklar catalog.
