{"product_id":"operating-scissors-straight-blunt-blunt-15-cm","title":"Operating Scissors – Straight, Blunt\/Blunt – 15 cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlunt tips exist for one reason: so that you can put the scissors somewhere sharp points should never go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSliding a blade under a dressing that is sitting against skin, working along the edge of a padding cut-out, trimming tubular bandage on a foot that cannot feel the tip coming — those are the moments a pointed scissor nicks a patient. Both tips on these Operating Scissors are rounded, so the lower blade can lead the way beneath a bandage without catching the skin underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat safety does not cost you the cut. The blades are ground to meet cleanly along their full length and close from heel to tip, which is what gets you through felt, fleecy web, adhesive padding and multiple layers of gauze in a single pass rather than chewing at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 15 cm the instrument has enough blade to take long, straight cuts through dressing material, and enough handle to keep control at the end of a list. The straight pattern keeps the blades in line with your forearm for cutting on a flat surface or along a limb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade from stainless steel with a screw joint and fully autoclavable.\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\u003eSlide the tip under a dressing without nicking the skin beneath it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake long, straight cuts through padding and bandage in one pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades that close cleanly all the way to the tip, not just at the heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe around patients with reduced sensation, who will not feel a point coming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough handle to stay controlled through a full list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced to keep a dedicated pair for adhesive materials and another for clean work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoclave it, dry it, use it again tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth blades blunt-tipped for safe work against skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight pattern for in-line cutting on a flat surface or along a limb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades ground to shear cleanly from heel to tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 cm length with a generous cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew joint holds blade tension over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing handles for controlled, familiar operation\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 scissors have been cleaned and sterilised before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the blades shear cleanly along their whole length — a scrap of gauze at the tip is a reliable test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold with your thumb and ring finger in the rings and your index finger along the shank for control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen cutting near skin, lead with the lower blunt blade and keep it flat against the surface, not angled into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse long strokes through the middle of the blade for dressing material, and the tip only for fine, controlled trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in line with your own clinical training and your practice protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, open the blades fully and clean thoroughly, paying attention to the joint and the inner blade faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, lubricate the screw joint and sterilise following your practice's decontamination procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry with the blades closed but not under tension, and check the cutting action 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, foot-care rooms and treatment trolleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting dressings, gauze and tubular bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming felt, fleecy web and adhesive padding to shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving dressings safely from skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking around patients with neuropathy or reduced sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral clinic use where a pointed tip is a risk rather than a help\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 trained clinicians, 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\u003eKeep a separate, marked pair for adhesive padding and tape. Adhesive residue dulls an edge faster than anything else in the room, and gumming it up ruins a good pair of scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use these scissors to cut suture wire, metal, plaster or dressing packs — it springs the blades and destroys the shearing action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlunt tips reduce risk but do not remove it. Keep the lower blade flat and visible whenever you cut near skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the blades and joint before each use. Withdraw from service if the blades fold material instead of cutting it, or if the joint has gone loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly after cleaning and lubricate the joint to prevent corrosion and stiffness.\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":54032679010618,"sku":"SM-1414","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/2711\/1226\/files\/OPERATINGSCISSORSTRAIGHTBLUNTBLUNT.png?v=1788923834","url":"https:\/\/footaid.co.nz\/products\/operating-scissors-straight-blunt-blunt-15-cm","provider":"FootAid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}