Before any surgical procedure, the surgical team meticulously prepares the patient's surgical site to ensure optimal safety and effectiveness. One crucial step in this process is managing head and body hair, as it is vital to reduce the number of microorganisms present on the skin. To achieve this, surgical teams often employ razors and surgical clippers to effectively remove hair from the surgical area.
Unlike traditional razors, which cut hair at the skin's surface, surgical clippers are designed to trim hair just above the skin. This method significantly minimizes the risk of nicks and cuts, which can lead to surgical site infections. The use of disposable blade cartridges ensures that each patient receives a clean and safe grooming experience, as a new blade assembly is used for every individual.
3M SURGICAL CLIPPER 9661L
Experience the difference a pivoting head makes. The 3M Surgical Clipper 9661L with Pivoting Head helps you give patients a safe, comfortable clipping experience. When used with the 9660 blade, the pivoting head conforms to body contours, skin folds and creases. The unique blade attachment on the 3M Surgical Clipper 9661L with Pivoting Head accepts either the pivoting (9660) or specialty (9690) clipper blade assembly, and provides maximum blade contact with the skin at all times. The blade design easily accommodates either flat or angled clipping styles. The 9661L with the 9660 blade state-of-the-art features make it a top choice for Pre-op, Neuro, Cardiac, Labor and Delivery and EMS prep teams.
When used with the 9660 blade, the unique pivoting head conforms to body contours, making it easy to provide a comfortable clipping experience for patients. The trusted 9660 blade offers performance advantages where it matters most - safety. The away-from-skin cutting position of the clipper blade minimizes nicks and cuts, which helps reduce the risk of SSIs.
***This listing is for the CLIPPER ASSEMBLY ONLY and does not come with any blade attachments or a charging base.