- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: Not Available
- Weight: 1.54 lb
- Low Temp, Ophthalmic, Fine Tip, 10/bx
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Purchasing Restriction: Medical license or prescription required
- MFR: Bovie Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: AA00
- Phone: (800) 251-3000
Frequently asked questions
Does this cautery provide pinpoint accuracy?
Yes, the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is designed for pinpoint hemostasis and features a fine tip, making it ideal for procedures requiring precise accuracy in delicate surgical areas.
Is the Bovie Cautery disposable and sterile?
Yes, the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is disposable and comes in individually packaged sterile units, ensuring hygiene and ease of use.
Does this cautery include enhanced safety features?
Yes, the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is designed with specific features prioritizing safety and responsible disposal:
- Accident Prevention: It utilizes a green, recessed, snap-design activation button. This design minimizes the risk of inadvertent activation during handling or if the instrument is bumped.
- Safe Disposal: The unit is engineered so the back-end can be safely broken open, allowing for easy removal and separate disposal of the internal alkaline batteries, thereby eliminating the energy source.
Additionally, its low operating temperature of 1300 °F (704 °C) is inherently safer and suitable for delicate surgical procedures.
How many individual cautery units come per box?
The Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is packaged efficiently for surgical environments. Each box contains 10 units.
These units are all individually packaged and sterile, ensuring readiness and compliance for delicate procedures.
Is this cautery powered by alkaline batteries?
Yes, the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is powered by internal alkaline batteries.
A key design feature focuses on safe disposal. The unit is engineered to allow users to safely render it inert before discarding:
- The back-end of the device can be easily broken open.
- This allows for the safe removal of the internal alkaline batteries, eliminating the energy source.
Is the fine tip cautery ideal for delicate procedures?
Yes, this low-temperature, fine-tip cautery is specifically engineered for high-precision surgical use, making it ideal for delicate procedures requiring pinpoint hemostasis.
Key features that enable precision:
- Low Operating Temperature: It functions at a controlled temperature of 1300 °F (704 °C), suitable for controlled thermal coagulation in sensitive tissue.
- Fine Tip Configuration: The design ensures highly accurate application in precise anatomical areas.
This device is suggested for use in various specialties, including:
- Ophthalmology: Procedures like cataract extraction, retinal surgery, and strabismus surgery.
- Neurosurgery: Applications such as craniotomy and peripheral nerve repair.
- Plastic Surgery: Useful for specialized tasks like tendon repair.
- Dermal Procedures: Ideal for oculoplastic, dermal, and minor subcutaneous applications.
What is the shelf life of the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery?
The Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery has a four-year shelf life from the date of manufacture.
Are critical assembly steps performed in the USA?
Yes, critical steps in the manufacturing and final processing of the Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery are performed in the USA. This commitment ensures high standards of quality and sterility for this precision instrument. The key processes conducted domestically include:
- Tip assembly
- Energy optimization
- Final testing, printing, and packaging
- Sterilization
How is the cautery safely disposed?
The Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery is designed with specific safety features to ensure safe, post-use disposal by eliminating the energy source and preventing accidental activation. Safety features for disposal include:
- Eliminating the Energy Source: The back-end of the unit can be safely broken open to allow the removal of the internal alkaline batteries, rendering the device inert.
- Preventing Accidental Firing: A green, recessed, snap-design activation button is integrated to prevent inadvertent use during handling or disposal.
Which surgical specialties is the cautery ideal for?
The Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Fine Tip Cautery (Model AA00) is specifically engineered for pinpoint hemostasis in procedures requiring high precision and control. It operates at a low temperature of 1300 °F (704 °C), making it ideal for delicate tissues.
This precision instrument is recommended for use in the following specialized surgical fields:
- Ophthalmology & Oculoplastic Surgery: Suitable for fine work, including cataract extraction, corneal transplants, strabismus surgery, and retinal surgery.
- Neurosurgery: Applications include craniotomy and peripheral nerve repair.
- Plastic Surgery: Recommended for procedures such as tendon repair.
- Dermal and Minor Subcutaneous Procedures: Used for precision coagulation on sensitive skin and underlying tissues.