Description
Sklar Taylor Percussion Hammer is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 7 in long, small, 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 in overall length (178 mm) gives the taylor percussion hammer its working reach.
- Handle Design – A solid flat handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Built to be reprocessed and reused across the case schedule.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the taylor percussion hammer in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the Taylor Percussion Hammer
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 in (178 mm) of reach for the working site.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The solid flat handle is shaped for a steady, repeatable grip.
- Material – Stainless steel / silicone 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 – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Pattern Name: Taylor
- Length: 7 in (178 mm)
- Size / Model: small
- 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: 06-3170
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 – The solid flat handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- 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 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 in (178 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). Sklar sells it under item number 06-3170.
