McKesson Sterile Suture Removal Kit - Metal Littauer Scissors, Plastic Forceps, Gauze (16-5425)

Complete Sterile Suture Removal Kit for Clinical Procedures

The McKesson Sterile Suture Removal Kit with Plastic Forceps provides a comprehensive, ready-to-use solution for safe and efficient suture removal procedures in hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, surgical practices, and wound care facilities. This single-use sterile kit includes all essential instruments and supplies needed for professional suture removal, streamlining clinical workflows while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety.

Complete Kit Contents

• Metal Littauer Scissors (4.5 inches): Precision-engineered stainless steel scissors with angled blades specifically designed for safe, accurate suture cutting without damaging surrounding tissue or causing patient discomfort
• Plastic Thumb Forceps (4 inches): Lightweight, disposable forceps with serrated tips provide secure grip for grasping and removing suture material while minimizing tissue trauma and cross-contamination risks
• Woven Gauze Pad (3" x 3", 12-Ply): Highly absorbent sterile gauze for cleansing the suture site, absorbing minor bleeding, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout the removal procedure

Clinical Efficiency and Workflow Optimization

Designed in collaboration with medical staff and clinical professionals, this suture removal kit streamlines procedural components and eliminates unnecessary waste. Each instrument and supply is carefully selected to support efficient, standardized suture removal protocols across diverse clinical settings. The thoughtful component selection reduces preparation time, minimizes supply room inventory complexity, and ensures clinicians have exactly what they need for successful outcomes.

Convenience and Standardization

Components are intelligently packaged in sequence of use, allowing clinicians to progress efficiently through suture removal procedures without interruption or confusion. This sequential organization supports standardized clinical protocols, reduces procedural errors, enhances patient safety, and improves overall workflow efficiency. The single-use sterile format eliminates time-consuming instrument sterilization processes and associated reprocessing costs.

Infection Control and Patient Safety

Each kit is individually packaged and sterilized to meet rigorous medical-grade standards, ensuring optimal infection prevention and patient protection. The single-use disposable design eliminates cross-contamination risks associated with reusable instruments, supports hospital infection control protocols, and simplifies compliance with regulatory requirements. Latex-free construction accommodates patients and healthcare workers with latex sensitivities or allergies.

Clinical Applications

Ideal for post-surgical suture removal, wound closure follow-up appointments, emergency department procedures, outpatient surgical centers, dermatology practices, and primary care offices. The kit supports suture removal for a wide range of procedures including laceration repairs, surgical incisions, cosmetic procedures, and minor surgical interventions across all anatomical locations.

Quality Construction and Materials

Features high-quality stainless steel Littauer scissors engineered for precise cutting performance, durable plastic forceps with reliable gripping capability, and premium 12-ply woven gauze for superior absorbency. Not made with natural rubber latex, ensuring safety for sensitive populations. Each component meets stringent quality standards for medical devices and surgical supplies.

Cost-Effective Single-Use Solution

Eliminates instrument reprocessing costs, sterilization equipment expenses, and labor associated with cleaning and maintaining reusable suture removal instruments. The all-in-one kit format reduces supply chain complexity, simplifies inventory management, and ensures consistent availability of complete suture removal supplies when needed for patient care.

Bulk Ordering for Healthcare Facilities

Available in wholesale quantities with volume pricing for hospitals, surgical centers, urgent care facilities, physician practices, wound care clinics, and institutional buyers. Streamline your supply chain with auto-reorder options, case quantities, and dedicated account support to ensure consistent availability for your procedural needs. FSA/HSA eligible for individual purchasers.