Burnham Bandage Plaster Scissors 14 cm Angled

The Burnham Bandage Plaster Scissors 14 cm Angled is a single-article, ring-handled bandage scissors instrument built from German-grade surgical stainless steel with a satin body finish, measuring 14 cm in total length. The lower blade is elongated and terminates in a flattened blunt nodule tip, designed to slide cleanly between bandage layers and skin without snagging underlying tissue. The upper blade is shorter, angled away from the lower at the blade-to-shank junction, and carries a smooth cutting edge. One finger ring is slightly larger than the other, accommodating a natural two-finger grip during repeated cutting strokes. The rivet screw joint sits flush between both shanks at the instrument pivot.

The angled blade geometry traces directly to Dr. Preston J. Burnham of Salt Lake City, who established this offset configuration as the functional standard for bandage scissors in 1956. Unlike bruns plaster scissors which use a plier-action mechanism, this instrument operates on a conventional scissors joint, making it faster to manipulate during high-volume dressing changes.

Emergency nurses, ward nurses, and orthopedic technicians use the Burnham Bandage Plaster Scissors 14 cm Angled for removing circumferential limb bandages, sizing wound dressings, cutting plaster padding rolls, and trimming gauze during cast application. The blunt lower probe tip navigates under tight dressing layers on wrists, ankles, and pediatric limbs without pressing against skin. At 14 cm, this bandage scissors 14cm format gives full blade clearance for small anatomical sites while remaining compact enough for pocket carry on clinical rounds.

Leader Surgical sources only verified German-grade stainless stock for this instrument, running hardness and edge-retention checks on every production batch. Hospitals and clinics that demand consistent cutting performance across high daily dressing volumes choose Leader Surgical because instrument quality doesn’t vary unit to unit.

How does the “14 cm angled” design benefit the user?

• Angle: The offset angle keeps the user’s hand away from the skin, providing a better line of sight and easier maneuvering around anatomical curves.
• Size (14 cm): This mid-range size offers a balance of precision for delicate work and enough leverage to cut through resistant materials like thick gauze or plaster.