Scissor-Type Cuticle Nipper – 10 cm

The Scissor-Type Cuticle Nipper is a precision instrument designed to trim loose cuticle tissue and hangnails around the visible edges of fingernails and toenails.

Its short, angled cutting jaws allow controlled access to small areas around the nail. The scissor-ring handles provide a familiar grip, while the box-joint construction helps maintain alignment between the cutting edges.

Measuring 10 cm long, this reusable stainless-steel instrument is suitable for professional podiatry, foot-care, manicure, and pedicure settings when processed according to the manufacturer’s care instructions.

Key Benefits

• Supports precise trimming of loose cuticle tissue
• Helps remove visible hangnails with controlled cuts
• Short cutting jaw provides detailed access around the nail
• Scissor-ring handles offer a familiar and secure grip
• Box joint helps maintain cutting-edge alignment
• Compact size supports controlled professional handling
• Reusable when cleaned and sterilised correctly

Features

• Scissor-style cuticle nipper design
• Short 6 mm cutting jaw
• Fine, angled cutting tips
• Box-joint construction
• Scissor-ring handles
• 10 cm overall length
• Satin-finished stainless-steel construction
• Designed for detailed cuticle and nail-fold work

How to Use

1. Inspect the nipper before use and do not use it if the tips are damaged, blunt, loose, or misaligned.
2. Ensure the instrument has been cleaned, decontaminated, and sterilised according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Clean and dry the nail and surrounding skin before beginning.
4. Identify only loose, lifted, or non-living cuticle tissue around the visible nail edge.
5. Position the cutting jaw carefully around a small section of loose tissue.
6. Close the scissor handles gently to make a small, controlled cut.
7. Continue gradually without pulling, tearing, or cutting attached living skin.
8. Stop immediately if the area becomes painful, irritated, or begins to bleed.
9. Clean, sterilise, dry, and store the nipper according to the appropriate care protocol after use.

Ideal For

• Qualified podiatrists and trained foot-care practitioners
• Professional manicure and pedicure services
• Trimming loose cuticle tissue
• Removing visible hangnails
• Detailed work around accessible nail edges
• Professional nail and foot-care instrument kits

Important Care and Safety

• Professional use is recommended.
• The cutting jaws are sharp and may cause injury if used incorrectly.
• Trim only loose, visible, non-living tissue. Do not cut healthy skin or the protective living tissue surrounding the nail.
• Do not pull or tear cuticle tissue with the nipper.
• Do not use on inflamed, infected, bleeding, swollen, or injured skin.
• Do not share the instrument unless it has undergone an appropriate validated sterilisation process.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning, decontamination, sterilisation, lubrication, and storage.
• Allow the instrument to cool fully after heat sterilisation before operating the joint.
• If you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation, or a suspected nail infection, seek advice from a podiatrist or another qualified healthcare professional.
• Keep out of reach of children.