Improving Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Results

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides detailed information on the Epitome® Scalpel and OptiMicro™ Needle, products designed by Utah Medical Products, Inc. for use in plastic and reconstructive surgery. It includes product specifications, surgeon testimonials, and clinical benefits.

Product Specifications:

Epitome® Scalpel: Available in various models with different shaft lengths and features like ZapGuard™. Designed for precise cutting with minimal thermal injury.
OptiMicro™ Needle: Ultra-fine tip electrodes available in different lengths and tip configurations, designed for precise dissection with low thermal effects.

Clinical Benefits:

Both products aim to minimize scarring, reduce thermal tissue injury, and provide precise cutting and dissection.
The Epitome® Scalpel offers rapid and precise cutting, reduced thermal injury, and improved cosmetic results.
The OptiMicro™ Needle provides precise dissection with minimal thermal effects, reducing nerve and muscle stimulation.

Surgeon Testimonials:

Surgeons report improved procedure times, reduced thermal injury, and enhanced cutting precision with the Epitome® Scalpel.
Testimonials highlight the scalpel's ability to cut with laser-like precision and reduce blood loss and wound healing problems.

Applications:

Products are used in various procedures such as mammaplasty, abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, and more.
Designed to improve surgical outcomes by providing precise control and minimizing complications.

Conclusion: Utah Medical Products' Epitome® Scalpel and OptiMicro™ Needle are advanced electrosurgical tools that enhance surgical precision and outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Catalog excerpts

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Description Epitome .4, standard 2” shaft Epitome .2, standard 2” shaft Bendable Epitome .2, standard 2” shaft Epitome .2, extended 4” shaft Epitome .4, extended 4” shaft Bendable Epitome .2, standard 2” shaft with ZapGuard™ Bendable Epitome .2, extended 4” shaft with ZapGuard™ Bendable Epitome .2, extended 6” shaft with ZapGuard™ Description OptiMicro Needle, 8cm long straight tip OptiMicro Needle, 8cm long straight tip with 10mm tip OptiMicro Needle, 4cm long straight tip OptiMicro Needle, 3cm long straight tip OptiMicro Needle, 2cm long straight tip OptiMicro Needle, 3cm long with 3mm long 45° tip OptiMicro Needle, 3cm long with 10mm long 45° tip OptiMicro Needle, 2cm long with 3mm long 45° tip UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS 10 United States Utah Medical Products, Inc. 7043 South 300 West Midvale, Utah 84047 800.533.4984 801.566.1200 Europe Utah Medical Products Ltd. Athlone Business & Technology Park Garrycastle Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland N37 XK74 353.90.647.3932 Femcare Ltd. 32 Premier Way Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9DQ United Kingdom 44.1794.525.100 www.utahmed.com Products shown may not be available in all countries. Contact Utah Medical Products/Femcare for product availability in your area. Improving Plastic and Reconst

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Precise results with electrosurgical tools are achieved by confining the electrical current to a specific and focused geometry. With this in mind, Utah Medical Products designed specialty precision electrosurgical electrodes that improve system performance and achieve excellent results for a range of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Precise Dissection and Excision The Epitome® Scalpel electrode uses a fine wire element at the edge of a non-conductive ceramic core to focus the current at the edge of the blade, resulting in clean tissue dissection with minimal thermal injury....

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