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SKU: MEDTAC1118

Type: Trauma Tool

Vendor: MED-TAC International

Bandage Shears

Name: Bandage Shears
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: MEDTAC1118
Price: 2.99 USD
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC International · Cutting Tool

Bandage Shears

5.5 in. Lister-pattern bandage scissors in 410 stainless steel. The blunt foot on the lower blade lets the shear slide flat against skin while it cuts a dressing, which is the whole reason the pattern has survived since the nineteenth century. Angled blades take a full-length cut in one motion over a curved limb.

5.5 in. Lister pattern410 stainless steelBlunt safety footSKU MEDTAC1118

Cutting a dressing off a wound with a pointed scissor is how you make a second wound. The blunt foot is not a comfort feature — it is the reason this pattern is standard.

What's Included

A single instrument, not a kit. One accordion — tap for exactly what ships.

VIEW ▾What's in the Package — one pair of shears

1× Bandage Shears, 5.5 in., Lister pattern — SKU MEDTAC1118
One-piece instrument: Angled 410 stainless steel blades with a blunt safety foot on the lower blade tip
No sheath, holster, instrument roll or sharpening accessory is included
No sterility, single-use, autoclave-rating or packaging-format statement is published for this instrument.

▾Specifications

Bandage Shears — specifications

Specification	Detail
Vendor	MED-TAC International
SKU	MEDTAC1118
Length	5.5 in.
Blade pattern	Lister bandage scissors, angled
Lower blade tip	Blunt safety foot — designed to slide against the skin without puncturing
Material	410 stainless steel (martensitic — edge retention with corrosion resistance)
Intended use	Bandage and dressing removal; cut-away of light clothing
Not intended for	Multi-layer clothing, denim, boot leather or webbing — that is the job of 7.5 in. Trauma shears
Reuse / reprocessing	No autoclave or reprocessing rating is published on this listing

The Lister pattern is named for Joseph Lister and defined by two features: The blunt foot on the lower blade, and the angle between blade and handle that keeps knuckles clear of the patient. 5.5 in. Is the size that fits an IFAK, a cargo pocket or an instrument roll while still cutting a full dressing in one pass.

▾Who Carries It

Nursing stations, emergency departments and clinics as the everyday dressing-removal instrument · EMS and fire in the jump bag alongside the heavier trauma shear · Tactical and IFAK builds where a compact cutter is needed and space for a 7.5 in. Shear is not there · Training programmes stocking a low-cost instrument for skills stations.

These are dressing shears. For rapid exposure of a casualty through multi-layer clothing, carry dedicated trauma shears; using a 5.5 in. Bandage shear for that job is slow and puts the instrument and the provider's hand under load it was not designed for.

MED-TAC International

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes bandage shears safer than regular scissors?

Bandage shears feature a blunt-tipped 'safety foot' on the lower blade, which can be placed flat against the patient's skin and slid under dressings or clothing without risk of puncturing or lacerating the skin. Regular scissors have matching pointed tips on both blades, creating laceration risk when cutting over wound sites or curved body surfaces.

What size are MED-TAC bandage shears?

MED-TAC bandage shears measure 5.5 inches — the standard Lister size used across emergency medicine, nursing, and prehospital care. This length provides enough leverage for efficient bandage removal while staying compact enough to fit in any IFAK pocket, cargo pocket, or instrument roll.

What material are the MED-TAC bandage shears made from?

The shears are manufactured from 410 stainless steel, a martensitic stainless alloy that provides a good balance of edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance. 410 stainless is the standard material for medical-grade scissors and hemostatic instruments.

Can bandage shears cut through clothing and gear straps?

Standard 5.5-inch Lister bandage shears like those from MED-TAC are designed primarily for cutting bandages, dressings, and light clothing. For heavier materials — heavy denim, webbing, or tactical gear — a dedicated trauma shear or strap cutter (such as the Gerber Strap Cutter) is recommended.

Are bandage shears a CoTCCC-recommended item?

CoTCCC does not specifically list bandage shears as a recommended device, as its focus is on life-threatening hemorrhage and airway management items. However, trauma shears or bandage scissors are a standard component of nearly every TCCC kit and IFAK configuration, serving an essential role in wound exposure and bandage management.