Umblical Cord Standard Scissor (4.25″ Inch / 10.5 CM)

Description

Umblical Cord Standard Scissor (4.25″ Inch / 10.5 CM)

This are non-ratcheted, finger ring scissors used for cutting the umbilical cord. These scissors feature wide, flat, curved blades. They are typically used without clamping the umbilical cord because the curvature of the blades holds the cord in place.

Umbilical scissors are designed specifically to cut the umbilical cord after delivery. The scissors are typically handheld, manual instruments with two thin, very wide blades with large, rounded, blunt tips that slide past each other (i.e., shearing action). The blades are attached to handles with the proximal end conformed as a ring to facilitate holding and operating with the fingers. Both parts are joined by a swivel pin in the center. The most commonly used umbilical cord scissors is the American Pattern.