Description
Sklar Zalkind Ribbon Retractor is a retractor from Sklar Instruments, 13 in long, malleable, 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 dermatology work.
- Measured Profile – 13 in overall length (330 mm) gives the zalkind ribbon retractor its working reach.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
- Department Packaging – Packaged 1 each, which lets departments order the zalkind ribbon retractor in the quantity they actually consume.
Inside the Zalkind Ribbon Retractor
The zalkind ribbon retractor sits in Sklar's retractors line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a handheld, malleable retractor useful in multiple procedures and surgical sites. It is available in different lengths and widths to accommodate regions of the body. 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 – 13 in (330 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Profile – A malleable profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Sklar OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
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: Retractors
- Pattern Name: Zalkind
- Length: 13 in (330 mm)
- Curvature: Malleable
- 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: 60-3610
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 Zalkind Ribbon 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.
- 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 cardiovascular work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
- Exact Reordering – Item number 60-3610 and 1 each packaging make replenishment a repeat of a known order, not a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the zalkind ribbon retractor sterile?
No. The zalkind ribbon 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 13 in overall.
Is the zalkind ribbon retractor reusable or single-use?
The zalkind ribbon 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 zalkind ribbon retractor made of?
The zalkind ribbon retractor is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the zalkind ribbon retractor?
The zalkind ribbon retractor measures 13 in (330 mm) in overall length. That length is the full instrument, handle to tip.
What warranty covers the zalkind ribbon 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 zalkind ribbon retractor used?
Sklar lists the zalkind ribbon retractor for cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, physician, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the retractors family of the Sklar catalog.
