Brand Name : CAT Instruments
Product Name : Distal End Cutter with Safety Hold Slim
Material: Premium Stainless Steel
Instrument Type : Orthodontic Distal End Cutter
Design: Slim Beak with Safety Hold
Length : 12 cm
Maximum Wire Capacity : .021″ × .025″ (0.53 mm × 0.64 mm)
Warranty: 6 Months
Product Description
- The Distal End Cutter with Safety Hold Slim is a premium orthodontic instrument designed to cut distal ends of archwires while securely holding the cut wire tip for enhanced patient safety.
- Manufactured from carefully selected high-quality stainless steel, each instrument is produced using advanced manufacturing technology and stringent quality control processes to ensure superior precision and long service life.
- The slim-profile beaks allow clinicians to easily access posterior teeth while maintaining excellent visibility during wire trimming procedures.
- Its integrated safety hold mechanism prevents cut wire fragments from falling into the patient's mouth, improving procedural safety and efficiency.
- The instrument is passivated for enhanced resistance to rust and corrosion and undergoes ultrasonic cleaning before packaging.
- Every instrument is subjected to rigorous quality inspections, including Shape Test, Boil Test, and Performance Test, ensuring reliable clinical performance.
- An ideal instrument for orthodontists performing archwire adjustments during fixed appliance treatments.
Features
- Precision-engineered Distal End Cutter with Safety Hold Slim for safe and efficient orthodontic wire cutting.
- Built-in safety hold securely retains the cut wire segment, minimizing the risk of ingestion or aspiration.
- Slim beak design provides easy access to posterior areas and difficult-to-reach spaces.
- Manufactured from premium surgical-grade stainless steel for exceptional durability.
- High cutting efficiency for orthodontic archwires up to .021" × .025" (0.54 × 0.64 mm).
- Additional cutting capability for wires up to .012" (0.31 mm).
- Passivated finish enhances corrosion and rust resistance.
- Suitable for both left-handed and right-handed clinicians.
- Individually packed and quality tested for dependable clinical performance.
- Reusable, non-sterile instrument designed for professional orthodontic use.
Material & Care
- Manufactured from premium surgical-grade stainless steel.
- Clean thoroughly after every clinical use.
- Ultrasonically clean before sterilization whenever possible.
- Sterilize according to standard autoclave protocols before each clinical use.
- Dry completely before storage to maintain corrosion resistance.
- Lubricate instrument joints periodically using instrument lubricant.
- Store in a clean, dry, and sterile instrument tray.
- Avoid using the cutter beyond its recommended wire cutting capacity to preserve cutting edge performance.