Description
Sklar Umbilical Scissors is a surgical instrument from Sklar Instruments, 4 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 general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 4 in overall length (102 mm) gives the umbilical scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its smooth edge does the work at the tissue.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Offered 1 each, keeping umbilical scissors stock sized to the service that uses it.
What the Umbilical Scissors Does in the Case
The umbilical scissors is part of the Sklar Instruments catalog, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is non-ratcheted, finger ring scissors used for cutting the umbilical cord. These scissors feature wide, flat, curved blades. 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 – 4 in (102 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- 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 – 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
- Length: 4 in (102 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- 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: 92-5540
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 Umbilical Scissors
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.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt/blunt (b/b) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- 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 general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the umbilical scissors sterile?
No. The umbilical scissors 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 4 in overall.
Is the umbilical scissors reusable or single-use?
The umbilical scissors 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 umbilical scissors made of?
The umbilical scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the umbilical scissors?
The umbilical scissors measures 4 in (102 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the umbilical scissors?
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 umbilical scissors used?
Sklar lists the umbilical scissors for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician. Sklar sells it under item number 92-5540.
