3M Surgical Clipper

Key Benefits of using a 3M Surgical Clipper rather than a Razor

• Saving Lives document recommends: Hair removal using a clipper with a disposable head. No shaving.
• The unique design of the 3M Single Use Blades; the cutting blade is on top of the stationary blade, away from the skin, so there is minimal risk of nicks or cuts
• Pre-operative hair removal using a clipper appears to have decreased the risk of deep wound infection compared with razor hair removal
• Contributes to reducing infection rates and the associated cost of Healthcare Associated Infection
• Higher quality of care
• Quicker than using a razor
• More comfortable for the patient
• Cuts just above the skin, avoiding scratching, nicking and rashes

9661 3M Surgical Clipper with Pivoting Head

The ergonomic design and unique pivoting head makes it light and easy to manoeuvre on even the most awkward body contours.

Product Benefits

• Quick and efficient method of preoperative hair removal
• New 9690 3M Premium 40 Blade Assembly single use blades – specially design for neuro procedures
• Excellent manoeuvrability on even the most awkward body contours
• Easy to clean
• Snap-on/Snap-off 9660 3M Surgical Clipper single use blades
• Cuts hair with both a push and pull motion

Download the 9661 3M Surgical Clipper training poster (PDF, 264KB)

9671 3M Surgical Clipper with Fixed Head

The ergonomic design and unique cordless/corded operation makes it easy to manoeuvre and ready for use at any time.

Product Benefits

• Quick and efficient method of preoperative hair removal
• Unique cordless/corded operation
• Easy to clean
• Ergonomic design
• Snap-on/Snap-off 9670 3M Surgical Clipper single use blades
• Cuts hair with both a push and pull motion

DoH Saving Lives Document

3M™ Surgical Clippers are quicker and more comfortable for patients than using a razor. Cross contamination is eliminated by the use of single-use blades. The blades cut just above the skin, avoiding nicks and cuts. Skin trauma and resulting infection is dramatically reduced compared to razor preparation (Wesley Alexander, 1983). The Saving Lives document (PDF, 52KB) published by the Department of Health (2006) recommends using a clipper with a disposable head. No shaving with a razor. Combating infection with clipping could help your hospital make significant savings by reducing the length of unnecessary patient stays.