McKesson Suture Removal Kit with Metal Forceps - Sterile Single Use

Suture removal is a routine wound care procedure — but doing it correctly requires the right instruments. Pulling sutures with blunt-tipped scissors risks skin trauma; using non-sterile instruments risks wound infection in tissue that is still healing. The McKesson Suture Removal Kit with Metal Forceps (model 240P) provides everything needed for a clean, safe, single-use suture removal in one pre-packaged sterile kit: a 4.5-inch Metal Littauer Scissors specifically designed for suture cutting, a 4-inch Metal Thumb Forceps for controlled suture grasping, and a 3"x3" 12-ply woven gauze for site preparation and post-removal wound management. Designed with clinical input for efficiency and packaged in sequence of use, this kit eliminates the need to assemble individual instruments and ensures every removal is performed with sterile, purpose-built tools.

Who This Is For

• Home health nurses and visiting clinicians performing scheduled suture removal at a patient's home after surgery, laceration repair, or wound closure
• Primary care and family medicine offices that perform suture removal and need reliable, cost-effective single-use sterile kits for daily clinical use
• Urgent care centers, outpatient surgery practices, and wound care clinics stocking standardized suture removal trays for consistent procedural supply
• Home caregivers directed by a physician to remove sutures at home under clinical guidance — the single-use sterile kit ensures the instruments are safe and appropriate for wound contact
• Any clinical setting that needs a complete, ready-to-use suture removal kit without instrument assembly or individual component sourcing

Kit Contents and Instrument Notes

• Metal Littauer Scissors 4.5" — Purpose-Built for Suture Cutting: Littauer suture removal scissors are specifically designed for this procedure. The lower blade features a curved hook tip that slides beneath the suture knot to lift and isolate it before cutting — a design that prevents the blade from contacting or traumatizing the surrounding skin. The 4.5-inch length provides sufficient reach and leverage for controlled, precise cuts without requiring the clinician to work in an awkward grip. Metal construction maintains edge sharpness and provides the tactile feedback needed to confirm the cut is complete rather than partial.
• Metal Thumb Forceps 4" — Controlled Suture Handling: The thumb forceps provide a secure grip on the suture knot for controlled tension and manipulation during removal. Applying gentle upward traction on the knot with the forceps while cutting ensures the suture end is accessible for removal after cutting — preventing the cut end from retracting beneath the skin surface. The 4-inch length keeps the clinician's hand away from the immediate wound site while maintaining precise control of the suture. Metal construction resists flexion under grip pressure for consistent, predictable handling.
• 3"x3" 12-Ply Woven Gauze — Site Preparation and Post-Removal Management: The 12-ply woven gauze provides absorbent coverage for minor bleeding at suture removal sites, gentle cleansing of the wound area before and after removal, and a sterile absorbent surface for instrument staging during the procedure. 12-ply construction provides sufficient thickness for absorption without bulk, and the 3x3 inch size covers standard laceration repair sites comfortably.

Key Features

• Sterile — Single Use Only: The complete kit is sterilized and individually packaged for single-patient, single-use application. Suture removal on healing wounds requires sterile instrument contact — non-sterile instruments introduce infection risk to tissue that may not yet be fully re-epithelialized. Single-use design eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between patients and removes the time and cost burden of instrument reprocessing between uses.
• Components Packaged in Sequence of Use: The tray is organized so that instruments are positioned in the order they are used during the procedure — a clinical workflow detail that reduces handling time, minimizes the risk of contaminating sterile components through out-of-order access, and allows clinicians to progress through the procedure efficiently without reorganizing contents mid-procedure.
• Clinician-Designed for Efficiency and Reduced Waste: The kit was developed with medical staff input to include only the components actually needed for suture removal — no unnecessary items that increase cost and packaging waste without contributing to the procedure. The streamlined three-component kit covers the complete procedural need without excess.
• Latex-Free — Safe for Latex-Sensitive Patients and Clinicians: Not made with natural rubber latex — eliminating contact allergy risk for patients with latex sensitivity and for clinicians who develop latex sensitization through repeated occupational exposure.
• Metal Instruments — Durability and Tactile Feedback: Metal scissors and forceps provide superior tactile feedback compared to plastic alternatives, maintain their cutting edge and grip throughout the procedure, and resist the flex under pressure that can cause plastic instruments to slip or fail mid-procedure. Metal construction also confirms visual sterility inspection — visible surface contamination on metal is easier to identify than on opaque plastic.

Suture Removal Procedure Overview

This kit is designed for use by trained clinicians following standard suture removal protocols. General procedural sequence: clean the wound site with appropriate antiseptic; use the thumb forceps to grasp and gently elevate the suture knot; position the Littauer scissors hook beneath the knot close to the skin surface on one side; cut the suture; withdraw the suture by pulling the knot away from the cut side to prevent drawing the external suture segment through the tissue; apply gauze to the site as needed. Always assess wound closure integrity before and after removal and follow the treating clinician's specific instructions.

Technical Specifications