- A premium surgical instrument designed primarily for the safe and efficient removal of sutures, they are distinguished by a unique hooked tip on one blade
Uses
- Suture Removal:
- The primary application for cleanly and safely cutting and removing stitches after wound healing
- Clinical Settings:
- Widely used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, dental practices, and veterinary clinics
- General Cutting:
- While specialized for sutures, they can be used for other minor cutting tasks on compatible materials in a medical setting
Features
- Unique Hooked Blade:
- One blade features a small, hook-shaped tip that is designed to slide under a suture and lift it away from the skin, while a straight, sharp blade performs the cut
- High-Quality Construction:
- Crafted from surgical-grade German stainless steel, ensuring high durability and consistent performance
- Dimensions:
- The scissors are 5.5 inches (140mm) in length, a standard size for surgical use
- Blunt Tips:
- The tips are blunt, which enhances safety during procedures by minimizing the risk of accidentally puncturing surrounding tissue
- Reusable:
- Built to withstand repeated sterilization cycles in an autoclave
- MeisterHand Grade:
- Part of the Miltex MeisterHand line, indicating a premium, O.R.-grade instrument designed to meet exacting specifications
- Handle Design:
- Features a traditional finger ring handle for comfortable grip and control
Benefits
- Enhanced Patient Safety:
- The hooked blade design allows for lifting the suture away from the skin, preventing damage to the surrounding tissue and ensuring a safe removal process
- Durability and Longevity:
- The use of premium German stainless steel and the robust construction ensure superior resistance to corrosion and wear, providing a long service life
- Precision and Efficiency:
- The specialized blade alignment provides clean, effortless cutting of suture material, which streamlines post-operative care procedures
- Reliability:
- Miltex guarantees their instruments against defects in material and workmanship, offering peace of mind to healthcare professionals
