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Harnessing semiconductor-inspired nano-polishing technology, Planatome is revolutionizing surgical cutting instruments to deliver unparalleled low-trauma performance, unprecedented clinical results, and exceptional economic efficiencies.1,2
As medical manufacturers deploy Planatome nano-polishing across a variety of cutting instruments, more patients will benefit, elevating the standard of surgical care.
Leverages chemical mechanical planarization (CMP)
Nano-polishes to the molecular level
Reduces average surface roughness by 1,000x vs conventional blades1
Accelerates healing2,5
90% of the incision was healed in 72 hours vs 10% with standard scalpels2
25% recovery of nerves cut with a nano-polished blade at 5 weeks vs only 9% with a standard blade5
Achieves 90% healing in 72 hours vs 10% with a standard blade2
Continuous midline laparotomy in human dermal tissue (abdomen)
Accelerated healing and nerve recovery2,5
Minimized tissue damage and scarring3,6
Lowered inflammation1
…a significant milestone in the evolution of surgical instruments, its ultra-smooth surface finish reduces tissue trauma at the microscopic level, improving wound closure, and paving the way for healthier, stronger postoperative tissue response.1
Less scarring begins at the incision point
Lessened scarring by 86%3
Standard scalpel scar occurrence rate 12% vs < 2% with the Planatome blade.3
Reducing tissue damage is critical for positive clinical outcomes.3
...Nano-polished blade technology has introduced a novel approach to minimizing post-incision inflammation which in turn lowers the incident rate of scar formation… an effective tool …at the time of surgery.3
Unmatched blade durability translates to cost efficiencies4
Reduced procedural interruptions and OR time4
Decreased inventory requirements4
…significantly improved durability, leading to cost savings by reducing the number of blades used and exchanged during surgeries….This coupled with superior patient healing,,,is all upside to patients, surgeons, medical staff, and healthcare facilities.4
Specialist in aesthetic breast, body, and face procedures.
Better ergonomics – ease of use to create incision; good feel, clean incision. A clean incision is a better cut. More durable means using fewer blades. For exampIe, performed a bilateral thigh lift with one Planatome vs 3-4 standard scalpels. It’s a paradigm shift on how you use a blade.
Love the precision and consistency of the Planatome blades. Precision is the key to Aesthetic Surgery and the consistency helps to minimize the patient to patient variation we see in our practice. Definitely get less bleeding which help my visibility in creating intricate incisions on the eyelid.
Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis; Expertise in post-traumatic injury and oncologic surgery.
Specializes in breast, body, and face procedures.
Double Board-Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology
Definitely the surgical scars look better. When you cut through the skin and particularly the dermis, the cut needs to be smooth without disrupting a lot of the lymphatics, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue which would inhibit healing. Planatome certainly cuts better, cuts smoother, less trauma and less shear.
References
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Whitepaper. Superiority of nano-polished surgical blades: an analysis of their impact on healing and implications for postoperative outcomes.
Bigdelle V, Ling MX, Clifford L, Spiro CL, Lee RC. Effect of scalpel cutting edge roughness on surgical incisional inflammation and scarring. Am J Obstet Gynecol.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Agullo FJ, Sanchez MJ, Jeffcoat K. Scar occurrence with use of nano-polished blade versus conventional scalpel blade on facelift patients: a single center retrospective study. 2025.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company study. Choi JW. Planatome initial human case midline laparotomy study. 2017.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company document. Dale N, Jeffcoat JL. Benchtop durability testing of Planatome blades versus conventional blades. 2024.
