Satterlee Amputating and Resection Saw

Description

Satterlee Amputating and Resection Saw

The Satterlee amputating saw is a 30 cm manual bone saw. It cuts long bones during amputation and resection with steady hand strokes.

A manual bone saw

Powered saws are common, yet a hand saw still has a place. Therefore many trays keep one for backup or for preference. It needs no power and gives direct control.

Size

The saw measures 30 cm. Besides, that length gives a long stroke for efficient cutting. It suits large bones such as the femur and tibia.

Who uses the Satterlee amputating saw

Vascular and orthopedic teams use it for above and below knee amputations. In addition, bone tumor surgeons rely on it for wide resections. Outreach teams value manual saws.

Sawing technique

Start the cut with short strokes to set the groove. Then lengthen the strokes and let the teeth work. Irrigate to reduce heat.

Protecting soft tissue

Retract and protect soft tissue before sawing. Consequently, the blade stays clear of nerves and vessels. Smooth the bone end afterward.

Why a long Satterlee saw helps

A long blade covers more bone with each stroke. Hence the cut finishes sooner and with less effort. Moreover, that benefit matters most in thick long bones.

Satterlee amputating saw details

• 30 cm long
• Manual bone saw
• For amputation and resection
• Supplied non-sterile

Saw care

Brush bone dust out of the teeth after use. Dry the saw fully to prevent spotting. Check the teeth for damage.

Our pledge on the saw

If this saw develops an assembly problem, we honor three years against manufacturing defects. Ahead of dispatch, a person in Atlanta checks every saw by eye. Searching for a second opinion on sizing? Write to us and we will check. The FDA notes ASTM F899 under stainless for instruments. One extra saw in stores covers reprocessing gaps. Our common questions page sums up typical order queries. Related patterns appear in our orthopedic catalog. Compare it with our Langenbeck saw.

Sold to medical professionals. Shown images may show a sibling size, and nickel is part of the alloy; read our reprocessing guide for more. Exchanges live on the refund terms.