189 devices · GMDN 38812
Nail scissors are reusable, hand-held tools designed specifically for trimming or shaping a patient’s nails in clinical settings. Their curved blades mimic the natural nail curve, allowing precise cutting with a shearing motion—unlike nail clippers, which rely on a crushing action.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments or similar reusable medical tools, subject to cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance protocols. They may be supplied as part of a podiatry or dermatology kit, often requiring compliance with infection control standards for reuse.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.