Clinical Application
Designed for safe, efficient removal of plaster and fiberglass casts, splints, and heavy bandaging in orthopedics, emergency medicine, and outpatient clinics. The compact, "mini" form factor facilitates controlled short cuts for pediatric applications, small extremities, and confined working spaces where precision and tactile feedback are important.
Design & Configuration
The short, scissor-style geometry provides enhanced manual control and accuracy during serial cast cuts and localized trimming. A blunt, guarded tip enables the blade to be slid between the cast and the patients padding or skin with reduced risk of abrasion or laceration. The compact length reduces lever arm and improves surgeon or clinician control when working near joints or delicate areas.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Plaster cast shear / cast scissors
- Model: Stille Mini Plaster Cast Shear
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Tip style: Blunt / guarded tip for skin protection
- Intended use: Cutting/removing plaster and fiberglass casts, splints, and heavy dressings
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance in clinical environments. Built for repeated use and designed to withstand routine cleaning and sterilization processes common to central sterile departments.
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