Description
Sklar Yankauer Suction Tube is a suction tube from Sklar Instruments, double angled, 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 cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Tip Configuration – A detachable tip tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
- Department Packaging – Supplied 1 each, so replenishment of the yankauer suction tube matches the department's own usage rate.
Yankauer Suction Tube: Design and Supply
The yankauer suction tube sits in Sklar's suction tubes line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is used during procedures to clean away excess fluids, smoke, or debris from the surgical site. This instrument is long and has two slight angles for ease of accessing the surgical site without obstructing the surgeons view. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Tip – A detachable tip tip for precise engagement.
- Profile – A double angled 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
- Instrument Type: Suction tubes
- Pattern Name: Yankauer
- Tip Configuration: Detachable tip
- Curvature: Double angled
- 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: 07-1801
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 Yankauer Suction Tube
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 detachable tip 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 – 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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the yankauer suction tube sterile?
No. The yankauer suction tube is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each.
Is the yankauer suction tube reusable or single-use?
The yankauer suction tube 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 yankauer suction tube made of?
The yankauer suction tube is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What warranty covers the yankauer suction tube?
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 yankauer suction tube used?
Sklar lists the yankauer suction tube for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, plastic surgery, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the suction tubes line in the Sklar catalog.
