Clinical Application
Designed for controlled cutting and removal of plaster casts and rigid dressings, this plaster shear is used in orthopedics, emergency departments, outpatient clinics and surgical centers. The serrated cutting edges bite into hardened plaster and fibrous cast material to reduce slippage during cutting, allowing clinicians to score and remove sections of cast material with predictable shear action. Its length provides reach for working around limbs and contouring cast edges while maintaining tactile control close to the cutting plane.
Design & Configuration
The Seutin pattern combines a long working length with serrated blades to deliver mechanical advantage and enhanced bite on dense, abrasive cast material. Serrations help prevent the blades from sliding off curved or textured surfaces, which improves safety and efficiency during progressive cutting or trimming. The overall geometry supports deliberate shear forces required to sever plaster without requiring excessive hand force, reducing operator fatigue during repeated use.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Plaster shear
- Pattern / model: Seutin
- Configuration: Serrated cutting blades
- Length: 23 cm
- Typical use: Cast and dressing removal, trimming and contouring
- Material: Medical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes; intended for routine reprocessing
Material & Construction
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Blade serrations are sized for consistent engagement with plaster and fibrous cast linings. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and reprocessing in standard hospital sterilization workflows.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy