Description
Sklar Taylor Percussion Hammer is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 7-1/2 in long, large, 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 diagnostics work.
- Measured Profile – 7-1/2 in overall length (190.0 mm) gives the taylor percussion hammer its working reach.
- Handle Design – A solid flat handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the taylor percussion hammer matches the department's own usage rate.
Taylor Percussion Hammer: Design and Supply
The taylor percussion hammer is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. It consists of a triangular, solid, non-latex, silicone head and a solid, flat, metal handle. This instrument is significantly lighter than many of the other hammers specifically designed for reflex testing. It is made of stainless steel / silicone. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 7-1/2 in (190.0 mm) of reach for the working site.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A solid flat handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel / silicone 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
- 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
- Pattern Name: Taylor
- Length: 7-1/2 in (190.0 mm)
- Size / Model: large
- Handle Style: Solid flat
- Material: Stainless steel / silicone
- 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: 06-3175
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 Taylor Percussion Hammer
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 – A solid flat handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole 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.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for dermatology work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the taylor percussion hammer sterile?
No. The taylor percussion hammer 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 7-1/2 in overall.
Is the taylor percussion hammer reusable or single-use?
The taylor percussion hammer 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 taylor percussion hammer made of?
The taylor percussion hammer is made of stainless steel / silicone. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the taylor percussion hammer?
The taylor percussion hammer measures 7-1/2 in (190.0 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the taylor percussion hammer?
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 taylor percussion hammer used?
Sklar lists the taylor percussion hammer for dermatology, diagnostics, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 06-3175.
