Episiotomy scissors (Braun-Stadler)
Sturdy scissors with blades angled relative to the handle and blunt tips.
How it is used
They are used to make a controlled incision in the perineum (episiotomy) during the second stage of labor when the vaginal opening needs to be enlarged, and to extend it further if needed during fetal extraction.
Clinical tip
Making the incision in a mediolateral direction (rather than midline) reduces the risk of extension into the anal sphincter if the incision needs to be enlarged.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-02.
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