{"product_id":"nail-spatula-6-mm-single-ended-octagonal-handle","title":"Nail Spatula – 6 mm, Single Ended, Octagonal Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wider blade is the one you reach for on a hallux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere a narrow spatula probes, this 6 mm blade lifts. The extra width spreads pressure across more of the nail plate, so when you separate a thickened or firmly adherent nail from its bed you are working with a broad, even contact rather than a narrow point — the plate comes away cleanly instead of lifting in patches. On a big toenail, that difference is the difference between one confident pass and half a dozen tentative ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt gives you more to work with in the other everyday jobs too: clearing debris from beneath a broad free edge, sweeping under an onycholytic nail to see how far the separation runs, and carrying dressing material into place with enough blade behind it to seat properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe octagonal handle is what makes fine work repeatable. Its flats give you fixed positions to grip and rotate against, so you always know which way the blade is facing without breaking your gaze from the nail — and it stays put on a tray instead of rolling. The 5 mm solid stem carries enough weight to feel deliberate in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade from stainless steel and fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlso available with a 4 mm blade for narrower sulci and lesser toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor use by podiatrists, nurses and other suitably trained clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate a broad or thickened nail plate in one even pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread pressure across more of the nail instead of concentrating it at a point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough blade behind a dressing to seat it properly under the nail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace the full extent of an onycholytic separation in a single sweep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow which way the blade is facing without looking down at it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handle that stays where you set it on the tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the 4 mm spatula to cover hallux and lesser toes between them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, flat 6 mm blade with rounded working edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroader contact face for even separation across the nail plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ended pattern for a consistent, predictable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal handle with knurled grip section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mm solid stem for balance and rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction, corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully autoclavable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the spatula has been cleaned and sterilised before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the blade edge — it should be smooth, with no burrs or roughness that could catch tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold it in a pen grip, resting the handle flats against your fingertips so you can feel the blade's orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the blade under the free edge of the nail, keeping it flat against the underside of the plate rather than angled into the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance gently and let resistance guide you. Do not force the blade into a space that will not accept it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the full width of the blade when separating, so pressure stays spread across the plate rather than concentrated at one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the handle between your fingers to follow the curve of the nail, working in line with your own clinical training and your practice protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the patient's comfort throughout, particularly where sensation is intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, clean thoroughly, paying attention to the knurling and the blade shoulder, then dry and sterilise following your practice's decontamination procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry and inspect the blade edge again before the next use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePodiatry clinics and foot-care rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparating the nail plate on the hallux and larger toenails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking under thickened or firmly adherent nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing the extent of onycholysis across a broad nail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing debris from beneath a wide free edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacking dressing material beneath a nail edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing the nail plate ahead of avulsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImportant Care and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional use only. Intended for podiatrists, nurses and other clinicians trained in nail procedures, and not suitable for use at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, dry and sterilise before first use and between every patient, following your practice's decontamination policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever force the blade beneath a nail. If it will not pass, reassess or use the narrower 4 mm spatula rather than applying pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the blade flat against the underside of the nail plate. Angling it into the nail bed causes pain and trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on inflamed, infected, bleeding or otherwise compromised tissue without appropriate clinical assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the blade regularly. Withdraw the instrument from service if the edge becomes burred, bent or rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a blunt instrument and is not intended for cutting. Do not use it to lever or prise hard material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly after cleaning and take care that debris does not remain in the knurled grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FootAid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032694673722,"sku":"SM-1343","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2711\/1226\/files\/NAILSPTAULA6MMS_E_OCTAGONEHANDEL.png?v=1788924201","url":"https:\/\/footaid.co.nz\/products\/nail-spatula-6-mm-single-ended-octagonal-handle","provider":"FootAid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}