Heath Ligature Scissors

Description

Heath Ligature Scissors

The Heath ligature scissors remove sutures with a hooked lower blade. Once under the stitch, that hook lifts it so the upper blade can cut cleanly.

Hooked lower blade

The small hook catches the suture loop. As a result, cutting is quick and the patient feels little tug.

Size of the Heath ligature scissors

At 15 cm, they are longer than many suture scissors. Therefore, they suit stitches in harder-to-reach places.

Typical uses

Nurses and clinicians remove sutures on wards and in clinics. They also cut ligature ends in theatre.

Technique

Slide the hook under the stitch, lift slightly and cut. Then pull the suture out with forceps.

Pairing

Fine dissecting forceps help lift and remove the cut suture. Together they make removal smooth.

Hygiene

Clean and sterilise between patients.

Heath ligature scissors for deep stitches

Some stitches sit in creases or awkward spots, such as behind the ear. In those cases, the extra length of the Heath pattern reaches them while the hand stays clear of the patient’s view.

Speed on clinic lists

In addition, wound clinics often remove many sutures in one session. Since the hook catches each stitch on the first pass, the work goes quickly and comfortably.

Heath ligature scissors details

• 15 cm overall
• Hooked lower blade
• Sharp upper blade

Heath care

Clean the hook and blades. Dry and sterilise.

The pledge for the scissors

The Heath scissors come with three years against manufacturing defects. Any scissors receives a detailed look by Atlanta staff before shipment. Think about adding the Spencer ligature scissors. Our buyer FAQ sums up typical order queries. We can check sizes for your facility. To read about surgical alloys, see ASTM F899. Explore the entire general surgical tools list for other sizes.

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