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Suture Removers | Suture Remover Scissors | Suture Remover Kit

Suture removals are a pair of scissors, tongs, or tweezers that delicately pull out the staples or cut the threads that hold the wound together. Sutures or stitches or staples are used to hold a wound together in place after surgery on the wound. The sutures help in closing the wound so that healing occurs faster. It is one of the oldest and still one of the most successful methods of healing a wound that cannot be healed by simple dressings or ointments. Incisions, abrasions, gashes, amputations, are often treated using sutures. Removing a suture that is too delicate should be left to the hands of a medical professional but many sutures can be removed easily at home.
At Shop Wound Care, we offer a wide range of suture removal products from the best brands such as Medline, McKesson, 3M, etc.

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Features of Suture Removals

  • Easily removes staples from sutured wounds without harming or damaging the skin
  • Specially designed scissors easily cut through the thread used to suture the wound
  • Tongs can be used to pull out the thread that might have been left in the wound
  • Highly sterile in nature and do not lead to infections of the skin

 

How to remove a suture? - Usage Instructions

 

Using suture removal on your own, highly dependent upon the type of wound and dressing. Consult your medical professional before starting the process. Once you have received the confirmation, you can follow the procedure mentioned below –

  • Clean your hands and wear gloves
  • Select an appropriate suture removal
  • Sterilize the suture removal if it is already not sterile
  • Remove the dressing gently
  • Clean the skin using wound cleanser and wipes
  • Cut the knots gently using scissors by staying close to the wounds
  • Use forceps to pull the knotted suture out of the wound
  • Use your hands softly while carrying out this activity. The patient might get tugging sensations but not any pain

 

What to do after sutures are removed? – Wound Care

 

Wound care post-suture-removal

  • Use a sterile pad: Once the suture has been removed, cover it with a sterile pad. It will prevent the recently healed area from infection and other irritations
  • Keep the wound clean: Wash the area regularly and clean it with a dry soft cloth. Cleanliness will protect the wound from infection. Protect it from dirt and dust for a few weeks
  • Use sun protection: Protect your wound area from sunlight by covering it during your exposure to the sun or by applying proper sunscreen lotion
  • Maintain moisture level: Apply Vitamin E and Aloe-Vera enriched lotion to reduce the dryness and keep the site area moisturized
  • Avoid physical exertion: At the initial stage, all types of excessive body movements should be avoided initially (depending upon the wound area) as it might cause the wound to re-open. You can use shield dressing to protect your wound while doing essential activities.