Dieffenbach Abscess Knife

Description

Dieffenbach Abscess Knife

The Dieffenbach abscess knife is a 13 cm knife for incision and drainage. We offer it with a straight or a curved blade, so you can choose by the site.

Straight or curved blade

The straight blade enters directly and suits most superficial abscesses. Meanwhile, the curved blade follows a rounded surface, which helps near joints or in the mouth. Both share the same 13 cm length.

Where the Dieffenbach abscess knife is used

General surgeons, emergency teams and oral surgeons keep one for quick drainage. Because the knife is short, it gives close control over a small opening.

Care

Rinse the blade at once when the drainage ends. Then scrub it gently, dry it and protect the edge.

Incision and drainage steps

First, mark the point where the abscess comes closest to the skin. Next, make a single, confident incision along the skin lines with the knife. Then open any loculations with a blunt probe and irrigate. Finally, pack or drain the cavity as your protocol directs, and then dress the wound carefully. Also, keep both the straight and curved versions in an emergency set. Then the team can choose the right blade without searching for it. Finally, have the knife sharpened or replaced once the edge stops cutting cleanly on the first stroke.

Dieffenbach abscess knife options

• Length: 13 cm
• Blade: Straight or Curved
• Stainless steel, reusable

Our warranty

Each knife includes three years against manufacturing defects. We check straight and curved blades alike in Atlanta. For sterilizing, open the FAQs. Likewise, ASTM F899 is the FDA recognized steel standard, and other abscess and dissecting knives appear here too.

Material note

Confirm straight or curved before ordering. Designed for professionals. The steel contains nickel; therefore, reactions to it fall outside our liability. Read the FDA guidance.