Hopkins Plaster Knife w/plastic handle 20cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled removal and trimming of plaster and fiberglass casts in orthopedic, urgent care and outpatient clinic settings. The instrument is used to create an initial separation between cast material and the underlying padding, allowing clinicians to peel or cut away rigid dressings safely with reduced force. It is intended for use by trained personnel as part of cast removal and dressing change workflows; it is not a surgical cutting tool for soft tissue.

Design & Configuration

The 20 cm overall length provides reach and leverage needed to work along limb contours while maintaining tactile control. A molded plastic handle offers a secure grip and helps resist slippage during prying and lifting motions. The blade geometry is intended to slide beneath cast layers to initiate separation without excessive bending of the instrument, enabling precise, controlled application of force during cast removal.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Plaster knife
• Pattern / model: Hopkins
• Configuration: Blade with plastic handle
• Length: 20 cm
• Typical use: Cast removal and trimming in orthopedics and clinical settings
• Material: Stainless steel blade; plastic handle
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

The working blade is manufactured from stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The handle is molded plastic to provide a comfortable, nonconductive grip. The instrument is designed for repeated use and routine reprocessing.

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