ESMARCH Bandage Cloth and Plaster Scissors

Intro Description Engineered for the rapid, safe removal of heavy plaster casts, rigid dressings, and thick bandages without patient trauma, the SIRGIKAL 03-248 to 03-249 Esmarch Bandage and Plaster Scissors deliver exceptional cutting leverage and shearing power in orthopedic and emergency care environments. Featuring heavy-duty, angled or offset blades equipped with a specialized blunt-guard footplate, this instrument allows clinicians to glide smoothly beneath hardened plaster shells while protecting the underlying skin from accidental cuts. Crafted from certified medical-grade stainless steel with reinforced joint construction, it ensures dependable durability, smooth mechanical actuation, and long-lasting performance across rigorous hospital interventions.

Product Specifications

• Item Code: 03-248 to 03-249 (Range covers Esmarch plaster scissor sizes and blade length variations)

• Material: Certified Medical-Grade Stainless Steel (ASTM F899 compliant)

• Size: Standard Orthopedic Cutting Length (Esmarch profile)

• Finish: Satin (Anti-glare) / Mirror

Key Features

• Protective Lower Blade Footplate: Extended blunt foot tip slides safely underneath tight casts and multi-layered bandages to shield patient skin during shearing.

• High-Leverage Angled Blades: Precision-machined, robust cutting edges provide maximum mechanical advantage to slice through rigid plaster-of-Paris and synthetic casting materials effortlessly.

• Reinforced Rivet Joint: Heavy-gauge pivot assembly maintains blade alignment and prevents lateral play under high manual cutting loads.

• Autoclave-Resistant Passivation: Chemical citric passivation forms a dense chromium-oxide protective barrier, guaranteeing complete corrosion resistance across repeated high-temperature hospital sterilization cycles.

Usage

• Orthopedic & Cast Rooms: Removing circular plaster casts, fiberglass casts, and heavy orthopedic immobilization dressings.

• Emergency & Trauma Units: Rapidly cutting away thick bandages, splints, and restrictive wraps during acute patient assessments.

• Operating Theatre Utility: Essential heavy-duty cutting instrument for fracture management and cast-removal suites.