Razor

Description

Razor

The skin graft razor is a straight razor with an 8 cm blade. Surgeons use it for small free-hand skin grafts and for shaving thin layers of tissue.

Free-hand grafts

For small grafts, a full dermatome may be more than the job needs. In such cases, a sharp straight razor cuts a thin graft quickly under direct control.

Blade of the skin graft razor

The 8 cm blade gives a smooth, even stroke. Meanwhile, the handle offers a firm grip for steady movement.

Typical uses of the skin graft razor

Plastic surgeons use it for small grafts and for tangential excision of burns. It also helps shave the edges of wounds.

Technique

Keep the skin taut and lubricated. Then move the razor with gentle sawing strokes at a shallow angle.

Sharpness

In particular, a razor must be very sharp to cut cleanly. Therefore, hone or service it regularly.

Safety

Store the razor closed or guarded. Also, this protects both the edge and the staff.

Skin graft razor or dermatome

For example, a large burn needs long, even grafts that a dermatome cuts best. By contrast, a small defect on a finger or face can be covered with a free-hand graft, which the razor takes in moments.

Skin graft razor details

• 8 cm blade
• Straight razor design
• Reusable steel

Razor care

Wipe the blade carefully away from the edge. Dry, close and sterilise.

When you check out

Our Atlanta crew goes over every razor under good light prior to packing. Our skin graft razor comes with three years against manufacturing defects. Extra items sit in the general surgical category. It pairs well with the Humby dermatome frame. A second razor on the shelf covers reprocessing gaps. For answers on returns, try our FAQ list. For background on instrument steels, open ASTM F899. We also check sizes before you buy.

Sold to medical professionals. Shipping options are on our shipping terms. The care and cleaning page outlines photo differences plus nickel in surgical steel.