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Medcare Emergency Shears Punch Fin TIPS
Medcomp Technologies
Summary: The Medcare Emergency Shears Punch Fin Tips are specialized shears used in emergency medical settings for cutting through tough materials. Primarily used by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other first responders.
FDA Clearance Information
Pathway ?
510(k)
Number ?
K860683 ↗
Decision Date ?
March 13, 1986
Product Code ?
—
Device Class ?
—
Evidence ?
0 studies
This device was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on March 13, 1986, by Medcomp Technologies. It is not classified under a specific product code or class.
What It Is
The Medcare Emergency Shears Punch Fin Tips are a type of medical shears designed for use in emergency situations. They feature a punch fin tip that allows for safe and efficient cutting of clothing, seat belts, and other materials without causing harm to the patient. The design is optimized for quick access to injuries and is an essential tool in trauma care.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- For cutting materials during emergency medical care.
- For rapid access to a patient's body when clothing or other materials obstruct examination or treatment.
- For use in emergency and trauma settings by trained medical personnel.
Clinical Applications
- Removing clothing to expose injuries during prehospital trauma care.
- Cutting seat belts or similar materials during emergency extrication.
- Preparing patients for examination and treatment in hospital emergency departments.
- Supporting rapid access to injured areas during field or military medical care.
Practical Considerations
- The punch-fin tip is intended to help guide the shears beneath materials while reducing the risk of directly contacting the patient.
- Users should receive training in safe cutting technique and avoid directing the tip or blades toward exposed skin, lines, tubes, or other medical equipment.
- The available FDA record does not specify a detailed range of sizes, materials compatibility, sterilization instructions, or reusable-versus-disposable status; consult the current manufacturer instructions.
- These are mechanical cutting tools and do not require MRI compatibility for their intended use, but they should be kept outside the MRI scanner room unless the manufacturer confirms that the specific model is MR Safe or MR Conditional.
- Inspect the blades, pivot, handles, and tip before use. Replace or remove from service if damaged, corroded, loose, or unable to cut reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medcare Emergency Shears Punch Fin Tips used for?
These shears are used for cutting through clothing and other materials in emergency situations to quickly access and treat injuries.
What specialties typically use this device?
Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and other first responders commonly use these shears.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The shears are indicated for use in emergency scenarios requiring rapid access to a patient's body by cutting through materials like clothing.
Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference.
It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use.
Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.