Utility Scissor with Angled Jaw - 18cm
Used for cutting and removing dressings and bandages and general clinical duties.
Supplied as standard in a plastic wallet with Care Instructions and Advice.
Stainless steel scissors for cutting sports tape, dressings, bandages, padding and more.
Designed with one point sharp and the other point blunt to prevent injuring a patient.
Product Description
Utility Scissor with Angled Jaw
The Utility Scissor with Angled Jaw - 18cm is a practical clinical cutting tool designed for dressings, bandages, padding, sports tape and similar materials. Its angled jaw helps the blade sit more comfortably against the surface being cut, while the sharp-and-blunt tip design helps reduce the risk of catching or nicking the patient during removal.
This is a dependable option for clinics, treatment rooms, first aid settings and domiciliary visits where quick, controlled cutting is needed. The combination of stainless steel blades, serration for grip and ergonomic plastic handles makes it well suited to repeated general-use clinical tasks.
Key Selling Points
- Angled jaw design helps with controlled cutting and dressing removal.
- Serrated stainless steel blade helps grip thicker materials while cutting.
- One blunt tip helps improve patient safety during close-contact use.
- Comfortable plastic handles support routine use in busy care settings.
- Useful for bandages, dressings, tape, padding and some clothing when stronger cutting is needed.
- Compact 18cm size suits treatment rooms, bags and domiciliary kits.
What It Does and How It Works
This scissor is designed to cut and remove clinical materials cleanly and efficiently. The serrated blade helps hold tapes, dressings and padding in place while cutting, which can make thicker or more resistant materials easier to manage.
The angled jaw improves access under bandages and dressings, especially when working close to the body. The blunt tip is intended to slide more safely near the skin, while the sharper opposing edge supports an effective cut once the material is positioned between the blades.
Common Problems It May Help With
- Removing dressings without tugging excessively at the treatment area.
- Cutting sports tape or padding that standard household scissors may struggle with.
- Managing routine dressing changes in clinic or community care settings.
- Keeping a dedicated general-use cutting tool within a treatment tray or domiciliary bag.
- Improving control when cutting close to skin, wraps or protective layers.
Applications and Suitability
Suitable for a wide range of non-sterile, general clinical cutting tasks. Typical users may include podiatrists, nurses, physios, first aid teams, foot care practitioners and clinicians carrying out routine dressing removal or tape cutting.
It is also useful in domiciliary practice where portability and reliable everyday performance matter. The scissor is intended for professional and practical care environments rather than specialist surgical work.
Who It May Not Suit
- Settings that require an autoclavable instrument.
- Procedures requiring a sterile, surgical or fine-dissecting instrument.
- Users needing a heavy-duty workshop scissor for non-clinical industrial materials.
- Situations where damaged, blunt or worn instruments have not been replaced.
Product Specifications
| Product type | General-use utility scissor |
|---|---|
| Jaw | Angled |
| Blade | Serrated stainless steel |
| Tip design | One sharp point and one blunt point |
| Length | 18cm |
| Handle material | Blue plastic |
| Blades material | Stainless steel |
| Autoclavable | No |
| Supplied | Each, in a plastic wallet with care instructions and advice |
Usage Instructions
- Check the scissor is clean, dry and in good condition before use.
- Position the blunt tip carefully under the dressing, tape or bandage where appropriate.
- Guide the angled jaw along the material and cut steadily with controlled pressure.
- Use only for intended general clinical cutting tasks.
- Clean according to local infection control procedures after use.
- Store dry and protected when returned to a treatment tray, drawer or domiciliary bag.
Benefits
- Helps speed up routine dressing and bandage removal.
- Supports safer close-contact cutting thanks to the blunt tip design.
- Improves grip on tape and thicker dressings through the serrated blade.
- Comfortable to hold during repeated day-to-day use.
- Suitable for both fixed clinical settings and mobile care work.
- Offers a practical balance of control, reach and everyday utility.
Contraindications & Warnings
- Not suitable where an autoclavable instrument is required.
- Not intended as a sterile surgical instrument.
- Use with care around skin and vulnerable tissue, even with the blunt tip design.
- Do not use if the blades are damaged, loose, corroded or no longer cutting properly.
- Keep out of reach of children and store safely between uses.
FAQs
What is this utility scissor used for?
It is used for cutting and removing dressings, bandages, sports tape, padding and similar clinical materials. It is intended for routine general duties where controlled, reliable cutting is needed.
Why does the scissor have an angled jaw?
The angled jaw helps the blade sit more conveniently against the material being cut, especially during dressing or bandage removal. This can improve access and control when working close to the body.
What is the benefit of one blunt tip?
The blunt tip is designed to help reduce the chance of catching or injuring the patient while sliding under dressings or wraps. It adds reassurance for close-contact cutting, although careful technique is still important.
Can it cut thicker tape and padding?
Yes, it is designed for stronger cutting tasks involving tape, dressings, padding and similar materials. The serrated blade helps grip tougher materials so they are less likely to slip while being cut.
Is this scissor suitable for domiciliary visits?
Yes, the 18cm size and practical general-use design make it a useful addition to a domiciliary bag. It is well suited to clinicians who need a dependable cutting tool away from the treatment room.
Is it autoclavable?
No, this model is not autoclavable. If your setting requires instruments that can be sterilised in an autoclave, a different product would be more appropriate.
Who is this product most suitable for?
It is suitable for clinicians and care professionals carrying out routine non-sterile cutting tasks, including podiatry, first aid, nursing and general treatment room use. It may also suit community and home-visit care work where portability matters.
Is this a surgical instrument?
No, it is best viewed as a practical general clinical utility scissor. It is intended for dressing and material cutting rather than specialist sterile or surgical procedures.
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Product Summary
The Utility Scissor with Angled Jaw - 18cm is a stainless steel general-use clinical scissor with ergonomic blue plastic handles, a serrated blade and a sharp-and-blunt tip design. It is intended for cutting and removing dressings, bandages, tape and padding in clinics, treatment rooms and domiciliary care. A practical choice for professionals who need controlled everyday cutting, but not suitable where an autoclavable or sterile surgical instrument is required.
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