Does anyone know of a medical instrument strong enough to cut though metal?

Question

Does anyone know of a medical instrument strong enough to cut though metal?

Answer 1

Orthopedic surgeons use sterile bolt cutters, no joke.  They have to cut through metal rods sometimes.

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Answer 2

I have never used it for surgery, but my bandsaw cuts through metal very easily and could be used in an operating room for amputating limbs.

Answer 3

Every EMT in the country carries a pair of shears that'll do nicely. One brand even used to advertise with a penny cut in two.

Ring cutters are found in every ER, but they don't work on tempered steel. I can think of a long list of others that could, but the instruments would be damaged more than it's worth.