Apparatus is provided for a medical cutting device, specifically, a cast removal apparatus designed for the removal of orthopedic casts generally applied for immobilization, which apparatus comprises a temperature safety system and/or a burn reduction system. The use of any saw for cast removal creates a potential for patient discomfort and iatrogenic injury, including but not limited to burns which can leave unsightly scars and wound complications. The apparatuses presented comprise a housing for a temperature control system and motor, which motor can be controlled by the temperature control system to control a cast saw blade, with at least one temperature sensor to sense temperature information regarding at least one cutting region of the blade. The temperature information is used by the temperature control system to control the motor. The apparatuses presented comprise a burn reduction system with cast saw blade coolant or lubricant and coolant or lubricant applicators.

Apparatus is provided for a medical cutting device, specifically, a cast removal apparatus designed for the removal of orthopedic casts generally applied for immobilization, which apparatus comprises a temperature safety system and/or a burn reduction system. The use of any saw for cast removal creates a potential for patient discomfort and iatrogenic injury, including but not limited to burns which can leave unsightly scars and wound complications. The apparatuses presented comprise a housing for a temperature control system and motor, which motor can be controlled by the temperature control system to control a cast saw blade, with at least one temperature sensor to sense temperature information regarding at least one cutting region of the blade. The temperature information is used by the temperature control system to control the motor. The apparatuses presented comprise a burn reduction system with cast saw blade coolant or lubricant and coolant or lubricant applicators.

An orthopedic cast removal apparatus comprises a housing having a portion that can be gripped by an operator during use. A motor is located inside the housing. A blade is operatively connected to and driven by the motor via a drive mechanism, the blade defining a cutting edge having cutting teeth located thereon. The drive mechanism according to this aspect has a driven element with an axis of rotation substantially parallel to a surface of an orthopedic cast when it is cut. The blade is connected to the driven element at a connection point that moves periodically around the axis of rotation. As a result, the cutting edge of the blade engages material of the orthopedic cast in a galloping fashion.

An orthopedic cast removal apparatus comprises a housing having a portion that can be gripped by an operator during use. A motor is located inside the housing. A blade is operatively connected to and driven by the motor via a drive mechanism, the blade defining a cutting edge having cutting teeth located thereon. The drive mechanism according to this aspect has a driven element with an axis of rotation substantially parallel to a surface of an orthopedic cast when it is cut. The blade is connected to the driven element at a connection point that moves periodically around the axis of rotation. As a result, the cutting edge of the blade engages material of the orthopedic cast in a galloping fashion.

An obscuring cover for covering at least a portion of a saw that includes a saw body and a saw blade attached to the saw body is provided. The obscuring cover includes an interior cavity defined by at least one inner surface of the obscuring cover. The interior cavity is configured to removably receive at least a portion of the saw body. At least one securing member is at least partially located at least one of internal to and adjacent to the interior cavity. The at least one securing member is configured to removably engage an exterior portion of the saw to removably connect the obscuring cover to the saw. At least a portion of the obscuring cover is configured to at least partially visually obstruct a subject's view of the saw blade when the obscuring cover is connected to the saw.

An obscuring cover for covering at least a portion of a saw that includes a saw body and a saw blade attached to the saw body is provided. The obscuring cover includes an interior cavity defined by at least one inner surface of the obscuring cover. The interior cavity is configured to removably receive at least a portion of the saw body. At least one securing member is at least partially located at least one of internal to and adjacent to the interior cavity. The at least one securing member is configured to removably engage an exterior portion of the saw to removably connect the obscuring cover to the saw. At least a portion of the obscuring cover is configured to at least partially visually obstruct a subject's view of the saw blade when the obscuring cover is connected to the saw.

A multipurpose medical scissor assembly having a first element and a second element arranged in a scissor configuration. The first element has a first blade support section and a first shank section. The second element has a second blade support section and a second shank section. A segment that mimics the shape of the second blade support section is mounted parallel to the second blade support section. Both the segment and the second blade support section terminate with hooked ends that create a forked configuration. The first element, the second element and the parallel segment are preferably all molded of plastic. Metal blades are attached to the first blade support section and to the second blade support section to provide cutting edges.

A multipurpose medical scissor assembly having a first element and a second element arranged in a scissor configuration. The first element has a first blade support section and a first shank section. The second element has a second blade support section and a second shank section. A segment that mimics the shape of the second blade support section is mounted parallel to the second blade support section. Both the segment and the second blade support section terminate with hooked ends that create a forked configuration. The first element, the second element and the parallel segment are preferably all molded of plastic. Metal blades are attached to the first blade support section and to the second blade support section to provide cutting edges.

A method and device for accurately, rapidly and consistently cutting an opening in drape material for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) uses a cutting device that includes a cutting member that can extend from a bottom surface of the cutting device. A cover may fit over the bottom to protect the cutting member. The cutting member may be positioned to define a cut-out shape having dimensions designed for use with a NPWT system. An adhesive material may be formed on the bottom surface of the cutting device, inside of the cut-out shape defined by the cutting members. In use, the user presses the cutting tool onto the drape to cause the cutting member to cut into the drape and the adhesive to stick to the drape. When the user lifts the device, the drape, cut to the correct size and shape, is removed from the foam dressing covering the wound.

A bandage administering assembly for releasing a selected amount of bandage includes a grip and a mount that is attached to the grip. A roller is rotatably mounted on the mount. A bandage is wound up to define a bandage roll and the bandage roll is positioned on the roller. A free end of the bandage roll is pulled to unwind the bandage roll from the roller. A dispenser is attached to the mount. The bandage is extended through the dispenser to define an exposed portion of the bandage. The dispenser is used to selectively cut off the exposed portion.