{"product_id":"suture-removal-kit-sterile-forceps-scissors-gauze","title":"Suture Removal Kit — Sterile Single-Use Set with Forceps, Scissors \u0026 Gauze","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRemoving stitches during a home care visit or clinic appointment needs clean tools. This sterile kit packs everything you need into one sealed package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is the Suture Removal Kit with Forceps, Scissors and Gauze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Suture Removal Kit is a sterile, single-use set for taking out stitches. Each kit contains one pair of scissors, one pair of forceps, and sterile gauze. The scissors snip each stitch cleanly, close to the skin surface. The forceps grip the thread so it lifts out smoothly. The gauze lets you clean and dab the area afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose a Sterile Single-Use Suture Removal Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLoose instruments pulled from a drawer can carry contamination risk into a healing wound. A sealed kit arrives sterile and stays sterile until you open it. You use the instruments once, then discard the entire kit. This removes the need to clean and sterilize reusable tools between patients. Everything sits in one package, so you never hunt for a missing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho Uses the Suture Removal Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHome care nurses use the kit during post-surgical visits across Vancouver. Walk-in clinics and doctor offices keep kits on hand for routine stitch removal. Trained caregivers may also use it when a physician has given instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Use the Suture Removal Kit Safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour surgeon or physician decides when stitches are ready to come out. Removing them too early can reopen the wound and delay healing. Wash your hands well and put on clean gloves before opening the kit. Open the package carefully, without touching the sterile instruments or gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLift the knot gently with the forceps and snip the thread close to the skin. Pull the thread out in one smooth motion, then repeat for each stitch. Your nurse or physician will show the correct technique for your wound. Press gauze over the area when finished and watch for bleeding or redness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImportant Notes About the Suture Removal Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis kit is for use by healthcare professionals or trained caregivers. Do not attempt to remove your own stitches without medical guidance. Every kit is single-use, so discard it after one patient. Place used scissors in a sharps container, since the tips can puncture skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNever use a kit when the package is torn, open, or past its expiry date. Contact your physician if you notice pus, spreading redness, fever, or the wound reopens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable at Yaletown Medical Supplies. Visit \u003cstrong\u003e1255 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Open 7 days a week, except statutory holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yaletown Medical Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47408263004249,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4924\/8601\/files\/suture-removal-kit-sterile-forceps-scissors-gauze-yaletown-vancouver.webp?v=1791580568","url":"https:\/\/yaletownmedical.ca\/products\/suture-removal-kit-sterile-forceps-scissors-gauze","provider":"Yaletown Medical Supplies | Vancouver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}