A cautery head cleaner is a disposable device designed to safely and effectively clean cautery heads. These inexpensive and lightweight devices remove blood clots and other debris from cautery heads during use. Typically, cleaners consist of a porous pad with an abrasive surface and an adhesive backing. The device can be attached to a surgical drip or another accessible surface, allowing the surgeon or assistant to easily clean the cautery head.

As such, these cleaners are invaluable tools for maintaining a clean cautery head surface, which might otherwise act as an insulator or dissipate the cautery energy, thereby reducing its effectiveness.