The Shaw Scalpel: thermal control of surgical bleeding.

Hemostasis during surgical procedures has always been a primary concern in patient treatment. The Shaw Scalpel represents a significant development in the surgeon's armementarium to control hemorrhage in soft tissue surgery. It offers immediate hemostasis, improved visibility, and reduced blood loss. Surgery can be performed using a single instrument for simultaneous cutting and sealing of vessels without passing any electrical current through the patient's body. Tissue healing rates are similar to cold steel and significantly better than with electrosurgical techniques.