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Description

The Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery (#AA01 / 10 per Box) works at 2200 °F (1204 °C) and is individually packaged sterile. It has a four year shelf life.

Primary Uses: Pinpoint hemostasis: delicate, oculoplastic, dermal, and minor subcutaneous procedures.

Suggested Uses by Specialty:

  • Cardiology: Carotid endarterectomy, valve replacement, femoral popliteal artery bypass, patent ductus arterlosus, saphenous vein ligation, arteriovenous shunt, fistula formation, and pacemaker implantation.
  • Neurosurgery: Craniotomy, tumor removal, acoustic neuroma, and peripheral nerve repair.
  • OB/GYN: Abdominal hysterectomy, mastectomy, vulvectomy, perineal laceration, vaginoplasty, salpingectomy, epislotomy repair, cesarean section, repair of third degree, and circumcision.
  • Ophthalmology: Strabismus surgery, tumor and cyst removal, enucleation, keratectomy, blepharoplasty, and dacryocystorhinostomy.
  • Orthopedics: Total hip, total knee, arthroplasty, arthrotomy, open reduction of fractures, amputation of extremities, shoulder fusion, spinal fusion, and bone graft procedures.
  • Otolaryngology: Thyroidectomy, tumor removal, sinus surgery, tracheostomy, bepharoplasty, carbuncle surgery, parotid gland excision, radical neck dissection, rhinoplasty, and nasal septal surgery.
  • Plastic Surgery: Blepharoplasty, mammoplasty, rhinoplasty, septonasal reconstruction, submucous resection of septum, cleft palate, rhytidectomy, abdominal lipectomy, tendon repair, scar revision, lacerations, hair transplants, and burn procedures.
  • Proctology: Hemorrhoidectomy.

The new style High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery features safety enhancements and changes:

  • The snap-design incorporates a green, recessed, activation button to assist in the prevention of inadvertent activation of the unit, if proper disposable instructions are not followed.
  • The cautery is designed to allow the back-end to be broken open, facilitating the removal of the alkaline batteries. This step also accomplishes a safe disposal of the product by eliminating the energy source.
  • Tip assembly, energy optimization, final testing, printing, packaging, and sterilization are all done in the USA.

Literature

Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery Literature

Bovie Product Catalog

Bovie Cauteries - Snap Design Instructions for Use

Frequently asked questions

Does this cautery feature enhanced safety controls?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is designed with several safety enhancements to ensure reliable use and responsible disposal.

Key safety features include:

  • Accidental Activation Prevention: The device utilizes a snap-design incorporating a green, recessed activation button. This mechanism is specifically designed to help prevent inadvertent activation.
  • Safe Disposal: The back-end of the unit is engineered to break open, facilitating the removal of the internal alkaline batteries. This eliminates the energy source prior to disposal.
Is the disposable cautery supplied sterile?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery units are individually packaged and supplied sterile, making them ready for immediate use in clinical environments. The final sterilization process is performed in the USA.

Key Product Features

Beyond sterility, these devices offer high performance and safety:

  • High Temperature: Operates consistently at 2200 °F (1204 °C) for effective, pinpoint hemostasis.
  • Shelf Life: Each sterile unit boasts a substantial four-year shelf life.
  • Safety Activation: Features a green, recessed snap-design activation button to help prevent accidental activation.
  • Safe Disposal: The back end is engineered to be broken open, allowing for the removal of the internal alkaline batteries to eliminate the energy source prior to disposal.
Is the AA01 model specifically designed for precision?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery, model AA01, is specifically designed for precision. It features a fine tip engineered for pinpoint hemostasis in delicate procedures, operating at a high temperature of 2200 °F (1204 °C). This makes it ideal for applications such as oculoplastic, dermal, and minor subcutaneous procedures.

Are alkaline batteries used for power?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is powered by internal alkaline batteries.

To ensure responsible and safe disposal post-use, the device is designed with a special feature:

  • The unit’s back-end can be safely broken open.
  • This allows the user to remove the alkaline batteries, thereby eliminating the energy source before the device is discarded.
Does the recessed button design prevent accidental activation?

Yes, the device features a recessed green activation button. This design is specifically engineered to minimize the risk of inadvertent activation, providing you with greater control and confidence during delicate clinical procedures.

How is the device made safe for disposal?

The cautery is designed with a user-friendly “snap-design” at the back-end. This allows you to easily break the unit open after use to remove the internal alkaline batteries, ensuring the device is safe for standard disposal protocols.

Which surgical specialties commonly utilize this cautery?

The Bovie Fine Tip Cautery is versatile enough for various clinical settings. It is widely used by specialists in:

  • Ophthalmology (e.g., blepharoplasty)
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology (e.g., skin lesion removal)
  • Otolaryngology (e.g., rhinoplasty)
  • Cardiology, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics
  • General minor subcutaneous procedures
Does the cautery operate at 2200 °F?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is specifically engineered to provide extremely high thermal output for effective hemostasis.

  • Operating Temperature: 2200 °F (1204 °C).

This high temperature, combined with the fine tip design, ensures pinpoint hemostasis and coagulation. It is ideal for highly precise and delicate procedures, including oculoplastic, dermal, and minor subcutaneous applications.

Does the sterile cautery have a long shelf life?

Yes, the Bovie Disposable High Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is designed for reliable long-term storage and readiness.

Key features regarding its shelf life and packaging include:

  • It features an excellent four-year shelf life.
  • Each unit is individually packaged and supplied sterile, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the device until the point of use.
What is the expected operating temperature of this cautery?

This Bovie model reaches a high temperature of 2200 °F (1204 °C). This consistent high-heat output is engineered to provide reliable and accurate pinpoint hemostasis across a wide array of surgical specialties.