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Posted 7/23/2013 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
From Anna,

Hi all, What type of sissor's do you all use if you have to cut the opening of bags bigger?

Anna
Posted 7/23/2013 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
I got free pairs from Hollister & Coloplast. The blade is slightly curved and much shorter than normal shears. The curved, smaller shape is great for cutting the adhesive skin barrier (flange) that you press against your skin. You can likely find them in a medical supply store.
Posted 7/23/2013 7:50 PM (GMT 0)

LinCee said...
I got free pairs from Hollister & Coloplast. The blade is slightly curved and much shorter than normal shears. The curved, smaller shape is great for cutting the adhesive skin barrier (flange) that you press against your skin. You can likely find them in a medical supply store.

From Anna,

Hi LinCee, Thanks. They seem expensive. I've looked on Torbot's website. Not checked out any others yet. I wonder if others would work?

Anna
Posted 7/23/2013 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Anna, these are the curved tip type that I use, they are very cheap! www.amazon.com/Iris-Scissors-Curved-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00BNQCO9U Hope this helps!
Posted 7/23/2013 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
I use the Coloplast curved ones. Never pierced the bag in the 2 1/2 years I've been using them. Being fortunate enough to have the NHS here, I was given them in Hospital after surgery, so I've no idea what they might cost though.
Posted 7/24/2013 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I brought an extra pair of curved scissors a while ago off Amazon UK they were only £1.99 Not sure where you live but maybe try E-bay or Amazon. Good luck bev x

 

Posted 7/24/2013 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
I use the same as Pluot - from Amazon $3 with free shipping - I bought 3 pair.
http://www.amazon.com/Iris-Scissors-Curved-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00BNQCO9U
Posted 7/25/2013 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
They are the same as fingernail scissors and you get get them anywhere that sells cosmetics, nail fillles, etc.
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