The Sklar Cardiovascular Sternal Wire Twister is built to Sklar Premium Grade standards using two main surgical-grade materials to ensure exceptional precision and longevity:

• Tungsten Carbide (TC): This is one of the hardest and most durable alloys, and it is used specifically for the working tips. The TC inserts guarantee superior strength and resistance to wear.
• Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel: This forms the main body and structure of the instrument.

This robust construction makes the instrument fully reusable in sterile environments. It is also guaranteed to be latex-free.

Yes, the Sklar Sternal Wire Twister is designed to be fully reusable.

This instrument is manufactured to Sklar Premium Grade standards, ensuring its suitability for repeated use in demanding surgical environments. Key features contributing to its exceptional durability and longevity include:

• Construction: Made from surgical-grade stainless steel with working tips featuring an insert of tungsten carbide, an exceptionally hard and durable alloy.
• Safety: It is guaranteed to be latex-free.

Note that the instrument is supplied non-sterile and requires sterilization prior to its first use.

The Sklar Cardiovascular Sternal Wire Twister is offered in two practical lengths to suit various surgical requirements:

• 5 inches
• 7 inches

Both sizes maintain the high durability and precision of the Sklar Premium Grade instruments, featuring tungsten carbide tips and surgical-grade stainless steel construction.

Yes, the Sklar Cardiovascular Sternal Wire Twister is engineered for exceptional precision and a secure grip, crucial for manipulating and twisting sternal wires.

Key features of the working surface include:

• Cross-Serrated Grip: The tips feature a specialized cross-serrated working surface. This high-friction, cross-hatched pattern provides a firm, non-slip hold.
• Tungsten Carbide Durability: The working tips are constructed with Tungsten Carbide, a highly durable alloy that ensures the serrations retain their sharpness and functionality over time, greatly extending the instrument’s longevity.
• Rounded Configuration: The tips are also rounded for safe and precise engagement during procedures.

Yes, the Sklar Cardiovascular Sternal Wire Twister is latex-free. This feature makes it a safe option for patients and medical personnel with latex allergies or sensitivities.

Yes, the Sklar Sternal Wire Twister is specifically designed for high-precision sternal closure procedures within cardiovascular surgery.

It offers exceptional performance due to its premium construction and features:

• Tungsten Carbide Durability: The working tips are reinforced with tungsten carbide, an exceptionally hard and durable alloy, ensuring superior strength and longevity.
• Precision Grip: These straight hemostatic forceps feature a cross-serrated working surface and rounded tips, providing a secure and reliable grip necessary for manipulating and twisting sternal wires.
• Sklar Premium Grade: Manufactured to the highest Sklar Grade standards, the instrument is made from surgical-grade stainless steel, is fully reusable, and is certified latex-free.

Yes, the Sklar Sternal Wire Twister is sold individually.

It is supplied as a single, reusable instrument per order. Please note that the instrument is supplied Non-Sterile and is Latex-Free.

The Sklar Cardiovascular Sternal Wire Twister is supplied non-sterile (factory new) and is intended for professional use in sterile environments.

As a reusable instrument constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and tungsten carbide, it must be thoroughly sterilized prior to its initial use and between all subsequent procedures to meet medical standards.

Yes, the Sklar Sternal Wire Twister is engineered for exceptional durability and long-term performance, adhering to Sklar Premium Grade standards for surgical instruments. This ensures reliability during demanding cardiovascular procedures. Its construction features include:

• Tungsten Carbide Integration: The working surfaces utilize tungsten carbide, one of the hardest and most durable alloys available. This significantly enhances the longevity and strength of the tips.
• Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel: The body of the instrument is crafted from durable, surgical-grade stainless steel.
• Fully Reusable: The twister is designed to withstand repeated sterilization and use in sterile environments.

This instrument is classified as Hemostatic Forceps and is specifically designed as a Sternal Wire Twister for use in cardiovascular procedures, particularly for manipulating and twisting sternal wires. It is built for exceptional performance and longevity:

• Tungsten Carbide Durability: The working tips are constructed with Tungsten Carbide, an exceptionally hard and durable alloy, ensuring long-term strength and robustness.
• Sklar Premium Grade: Manufactured to meet high Sklar Premium Grade specifications for surgical applications.
• Secure Handling: It features a straight design with cross-serrated, rounded tips to provide a secure, non-slip grip.
• Reusable: This instrument is designed to be fully reusable, is latex-free, and is supplied non-sterile.