McKesson Tissue / Cuticle Nipper Convex Jaws 5 Inch, 14 mm Tip Stainless Steel, 1/ EA

Tissue / Cuticle Nipper Convex Jaws 5 Inch, 14 mm Tip Stainless Steel, 1/ EA

This tissue and cuticle nipper is a 5 inch stainless steel instrument with convex jaws and a 14 mm tip. It is a practical choice for podiatry and other procedures where softer tissue such as cuticles, nailbed tissue, nail edges, ulcers, and other delicate tissue may need to be separated or removed. The double-spring plier handle supports controlled jaw movement, and the autoclavable design supports reuse when facility infection prevention protocols are followed.

Good Fit For

• Podiatry procedures involving cuticles or delicate tissue
• Clinical settings that reprocess autoclavable instruments
• Workflows where controlled jaw movement can help reduce hand fatigue

Key Features

• Made for separating or removing softer tissue such as cuticles, nailbed tissue, nail edges, ulcers, and other delicate tissue
• 5 inch instrument with a 14 mm tip for a compact, precise working format
• Convex jaws support detailed tissue and cuticle work
• Double-spring plier handle helps with controlled jaw movement and may reduce hand fatigue during procedures
• German stainless steel construction with surgical-grade quality for instrument integrity and repeat use
• Autoclavable and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Separating or removing cuticles from a nailbed
• Working along edges of nails
• Removing softer tissue in podiatry procedures
• Addressing ulcers and other delicate tissue where a tissue nipper is appropriate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5 Inch.
• This is a reusable instrument, so facilities should follow their own autoclave and infection prevention protocols.
• The 5 inch length and 14 mm tip may appeal to buyers looking for a smaller, more precise nipper format.
• Convex jaws and a double-spring plier handle may matter if your team has a preferred instrument feel or handling style.

FAQ

• What is this nipper used for? This tissue and cuticle nipper is used to separate and remove softer tissues such as cuticles from a nailbed, edges of nails, ulcers, and other delicate tissue.
• What size is this instrument? This nipper measures 5 inch and has a 14 mm tip.
• What handle style does it have? The instrument uses a double-spring plier handle to support controlled jaw movement and help reduce hand fatigue during some procedures.
• Can this nipper be autoclaved? Yes. The design is autoclavable for reuse when your facility follows proper infection prevention protocols.
• Is natural rubber latex used in this instrument? No. This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

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