The 3M 9681 is a cordless surgical clipper designed for preoperative hair removal. It is part of 3M's next-generation surgical clippers, created to minimize skin trauma, streamline workflow, and enhance infection prevention protocols during perioperative preparation.
Key Features:
- Superior Blade Design: Uses the 3M 9680 single-patient-use blade, engineered to reduce the risk of nicks and cuts by keeping the cutting element away from the skin surface. Demonstrated a low nick rate (just 5% in clinical studies) compared to other leading brands.
- Run Time & Charging: Provides 160 minutes of cordless use per 3-hour recharge, among the best in class for battery life and recharge speed. LED indicator lights display battery status.
- Performance: Removes all types of hair (fine/coarse, wet/dry) in a single pass for both standard and trauma procedures.
- Ergonomics: Lightweight, pencil-like design for ease of use and better control in sensitive or awkward areas.
- Infection Control: Employs a single-use blade for each patient. Blade detaches easily without hand contact and is disposed of in a sharps container.
- Cleaning: Device is rinsable under running water (with the blade removed), can be wiped down, or briefly submerged for disinfection as per guidelines.
- Accessories: Drop-in charger stand (model 9682) available separately for convenient charging and storage.
