CareFusion
Description
Efficient Preoperative Hair Removal: Engineered to remove hair in a single pass, minimizing skin irritation and speeding up patient preparation time before surgery. This helps reduce the risk of micro-trauma to the skin that can occur with traditional razors, which is crucial for infection prevention.
Ergonomic Design: Features a 40° angled handle, providing an intuitive grip and control for seamless hair removal across various body contours. The comfortable design reduces user fatigue during prolonged use.
Waterproof (IPX-7 Rated): The clipper handle is IPX-7 waterproof-rated, meaning it can be safely submerged in water (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes). This crucial feature allows for thorough cleaning and disinfection, ensuring optimal hygiene between uses.
Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: Equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it offers long-lasting performance and improved energy efficiency. Battery life and charging indicator lights help clinicians monitor power levels.
Compatibility with Disposable Blades: The 5513E clipper handle works with a range of disposable BD surgical clipper blades (e.g., General Purpose, Neuro, and SensiClip™ blades), which are sold separately. This ensures high hygiene standards by using a new sterile blade for each patient and allows adaptability for different hair types and body areas.
Durable Construction: Built with robust external materials that are compatible with commonly used disinfectants, ensuring longevity and durability in demanding clinical environments.
Reduced Contamination Risk: Designed to minimize the dispersion of loose hair and skin cells, which can otherwise contribute to wound contamination and the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
Optional ClipVac™ System Compatibility: Can be integrated with the BD ClipVac™ Presurgical Hair Removal System, an optional accessory that helps capture up to 99% of hair and airborne contaminants at the source, further enhancing cleanliness and reducing cleanup time.
The BD Surgical Clipper (5513E) is an essential tool in various healthcare settings for:
Preoperative Hair Removal: Its primary use is to prepare patients for surgical procedures by safely and efficiently removing hair from the surgical site. This is vital for maintaining a sterile field and reducing the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs).
Hospitals and Surgical Centers: Standard equipment in operating rooms, preparation areas, and other surgical environments.
Outpatient Clinics: Used for minor surgical procedures or preparatory steps where hair removal is necessary.
Emergency Departments and Trauma Care: For quickly and safely clearing hair from injury sites or areas requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Patient Hygiene and Preparation: Contributes to overall patient hygiene prior to various medical procedures that require a hair-free area.
