Clinical Application
Designed for safe and efficient removal of dressings, bandages, and adhesive tape, the Knowles pattern is commonly used in outpatient clinics, emergency departments, perioperative suites, and wound-care settings. The blunt lower blade permits the instrument to be slid under dressings without penetrating soft tissue, reducing the risk of iatrogenic skin injury while cutting material close to the wound or skin surface.
Design & Configuration
Finger ring handles provide secure, familiar control for precise cutting and incremental adjustments during dressing removal. The 14 cm overall length balances reach and maneuverability—long enough to access deeper or awkwardly placed dressings, yet compact for close, controlled work. The Knowles pattern features a blunt lower blade and an angled tip that facilitate safe insertion beneath layers of tape or gauze and allow the cutting edge to clear the skin while shearing dressings away.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bandage scissors
- Pattern / model: Knowles
- Configuration: Finger ring handles
- Length: 14 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Blunt lower blade with angled tip
- Typical use: Dressing, tape, and bandage removal
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for corrosion resistance, the instrument is constructed for repeated use and routine sterilization. The box/boxless joint and cutting edges are engineered to provide smooth, reliable performance while allowing standard cleaning and sterilization protocols to be followed between uses.
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