Smith US Army Gauze Scissors 18cm

Clinical Application

US Army gauze scissors are a general-purpose cutting instrument used throughout the operating room, ambulatory surgery center, emergency department and clinic. Their primary role is safe, efficient division of dressings, bandages and gauze, as well as cutting suture material during wound closure and minor procedures. They are a utility tool for instrument trays, procedure kits and bedside care where controlled cutting of soft non-metallic materials is required.

Design & Configuration

The straight, utility geometry offers direct, predictable cutting action and good tactile control for manual dressing changes and suture work. The relatively long overall length provides reach into dressings and wound packs while maintaining leverage and hand comfort during repeated use. The US Army pattern is a versatile configuration favored for routine clinical and procedural tasks where a durable, straightforward cutting instrument is preferred.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Scissors
• Pattern / model: US Army gauze scissors
• Configuration: Straight utility scissors
• Length: 18 cm
• Typical use: Cutting gauze, dressings and suture material; general OR and clinic utility
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in routine sterilization cycles. The instrument is designed for repeated reprocessing and clinical use in accordance with facility sterilization protocols.

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