Cast breaker

Definition

A manual surgical instrument with strong, curved blades used to grasp and break apart hardened plaster, i.e., that which has already been used to form a cast around a patient's limb or body part. It is designed like a large size forceps with curved serrated (serrated on the inside to provide grip) blades. These blades are prised between the body surface and the plaster cast and pressure is exerted upon the handles by squeezing them together to create a grip on the plaster that can then be broken off in pieces. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2024-08-23 08:50:35