Description
Sklar Sterile Disposable Scalpels is a disposable scalpel from Sklar Instruments, curved, #22, 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 – Its blade edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A flat plastic handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Sterile Supply – Sterile as supplied, so it can be opened straight onto the field.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 10 per box, so replenishment of the sterile disposable scalpels matches the department's own usage rate.
Sterile Disposable Scalpels: Design and Supply
The sterile disposable scalpels sits in Sklar's disposable scalpels line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a larger version on the #10 Scalpel Blade. It has a curved cutting edge and a flat, unsharpened back edge. 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 – A curved profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A flat plastic handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel / plastic gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
Supply and Use
- Sterility – Sterile on arrival, so it enters the field without a processing delay.
- Single Use – One use per patient keeps the turnover free of a reprocessing step.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Disposable scalpels
- Size / Model: #22
- Tip Configuration: Sharp
- Working Edge: Blade
- Curvature: Curved
- 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: 06-3122
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 – A flat plastic handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Faster Turnover – Ready sterile supply shortens the turnaround, because nothing waits on reprocessing.
- Factory Inspected – Each instrument passes Sklar's factory inspection before it ships, which is the quality step sterile supply depends on.
- 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 belongs to the disposable scalpels line in the Sklar catalog.
