Description
Sklar Tracheal Retractor is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 6-1/2 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 dental & orthodontic and dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 6-1/2 in overall length (165 mm) gives the tracheal retractor its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A 1 prong sharp tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its pointed edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A solid flat handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
Tracheal Retractor Built for Dental & orthodontic Work
The tracheal retractor is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a handheld retractor used during tracheotomy procedures. It is available as a single or multi-prong instrument where the prong(s) hold back cricoid cartilage prior to the tracheal incision. 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 – 6-1/2 in (165 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A 1 prong sharp tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The pointed edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A solid flat handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel 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
- Length: 6-1/2 in (165 mm)
- Tip Configuration: 1 prong sharp
- Working Edge: Pointed
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Solid flat
- 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: 78-1001
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.
Browse the full Surgical Retractors range for related instruments, or shop the complete Sklar Instruments catalog for sets, care products and accessories.
Why Choose the Sklar Tracheal Retractor
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.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The 1 prong sharp 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 tracheal retractor sterile?
No. The tracheal retractor 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 6-1/2 in overall.
Is the tracheal retractor reusable or single-use?
The tracheal retractor 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 tracheal retractor made of?
The tracheal retractor is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the tracheal retractor?
The tracheal retractor measures 6-1/2 in (165 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a 1 prong sharp configuration.
What warranty covers the tracheal retractor?
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 tracheal retractor used?
Sklar lists the tracheal retractor for dental & orthodontic, dermatology, ent (ear, nose, & throat), general surgery, physician, podiatry, veterinary (animal health). Its item number in the Sklar catalog is 78-1001.
