The Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Micro Fine Tip Cautery (#AA90 / 10 per Box) works at 850 degrees F (454 degrees C). The patented cautery has an impressive four year shelf-life and is individually packaged sterile.
Primary Uses: Pinpoint hemostasis: delicate, oculoplastic, dermal, and minor subcutaneous procedures.
Suggested Uses by Specialty:
- Neurosurgery: Craniotomy, peripheral nerve repair, and surgery on aneurisms.
- Ophthalmology: Cataract extraction, corneal transplant, repair of burns and lacerations, strabismus surgery, tumor and cyst removal, enucleation, retinal surgery, keratectomy, and dacryocystorhinostomy.
- Plastic Surgery: Tendon repair.
The new style Low Temperature Micro 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.
Media and Literature
Bovie Disposable Low Temperature Micro Fine Tip Cautery Media and Literature
Bovie Cauteries - Snap Design Instructions for Use
