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Seutin Plaster Scissors 20 cm Probe End
Compact plaster and bandage shears with a probe-ended blade for controlled cast removal in confined treatment areas.
Key Features:
• Overall instrument length of 20 cm
• Rounded probe tip helps safeguard skin during cast removal
• Serrated upper blade improves grip on plaster and bandage materials
• Angled blade design provides enhanced visibility during cutting
• Spring-loaded mechanism automatically reopens jaws after each stroke
• Knurled handle surfaces ensure a secure grip in gloved hands
• Locking clasp enables safe storage and transport
• Surgical-grade stainless steel construction for durability and sterilization compatibility
Seutin Plaster Scissors 20 cm Probe End
The Seutin Plaster Scissors 20 cm Probe End is a compact plier-action shear forged from surgical-grade stainless steel, measuring 20 cm in overall length. The lower blade carries a rounded probe tip for safe passage between cast wall and skin surface. The upper blade face is serrated along the inner cutting edge, gripping cast material firmly with each compression stroke to prevent blade skip. Both handle arms feature full-length knurled ribbing on their inner faces, giving the clinician a non-slip gripping surface under wet or gloved conditions. A flat external wire spring at the base of the handle assembly keeps the jaws open between strokes automatically.
The instrument uses a single-pivot plier joint positioned close to the blade root, concentrating shear force into the short blade span. A finger-operated locking clasp at the terminal end of the handle arms secures the jaws in the closed position for safe tray storage and transport. The Seutin Plaster Shears, angled to side, serrate geometry positions the blade at an offset angle relative to the handle axis, allowing unobstructed hand clearance above the limb surface during cutting.
Orthopedic nurses, emergency physicians, and trauma surgeons use the Seutin Plaster Scissors 20 cm Probe End for removing short-arm and wrist casts, pediatric lower limb casts, and compressive bandage dressings on the forearm and ankle. The 20 cm format gives better control in confined anatomical zones compared to longer shear variants. Seutin Plaster Shears at this length are the standard choice in pediatric orthopedic wards where cast dimensions are narrower.
Leader Surgical delivers this instrument with consistent pivot tension, verified blade serration geometry, and a corrosion-resistant body finish that withstands high-frequency autoclave cycles without surface degradation. Clinical teams stocking cast room instrument sets rely on Leader Surgical for build uniformity across every unit in the tray.
What makes the “Probe End” important?
The probe end is a rounded, blunt tip on one of the blades. It is designed to slide safely between the patient‘s skin and the rigid cast. This minimizes the risk of accidental skin nicks, cuts, or lacerations during the removal process.
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