167 devices · GMDN 16341
Cast cutting shears are specialized, hand-held instruments designed to remove hardened plaster or synthetic casts from a patient's body. These tools feature a scissor-like mechanism with a protective, rounded blade tip that allows clinicians to safely slice through rigid casting materials without injuring the underlying skin.
These instruments are constructed from high-grade stainless steel and typically include a spring-assisted design to facilitate repeated use. As reusable medical devices, they are intended to be cleaned and sterilized between patient procedures to maintain clinical safety standards.
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