Braun-Stadler Episiotomy Scissors – Gynecological Scissors for Controlled Perineal Incision

The Braun-Stadler Episiotomy Scissors are purpose-built obstetric instruments designed for performing mediolateral and median episiotomies during the second stage of labor. Named after the German gynecologists Heinrich Braun and Friedrich Stadler, these scissors feature heavy, angled blades measuring approximately 4–5 cm in length with a semi-blunt lower blade tip that can be safely introduced between the fetal presenting part and the perineal tissue. The overall length of 20–21 cm provides adequate reach while the angled blade geometry (typically 30–45 degrees) aligns naturally with the direction of the mediolateral episiotomy incision.

The distinctive design incorporates a blunt-tipped bottom blade that slides along the vaginal mucosa without risk of fetal injury, while the sharp upper blade creates a clean perineal incision through skin, subcutaneous tissue, bulbospongiosus muscle, and transverse perineal muscles. The heavy blade construction ensures a single, decisive cut through all tissue layers, which promotes better wound healing compared to multiple scissor strokes. Braun-Stadler scissors remain the preferred instrument in European delivery suites for controlled episiotomy when perineal tissue integrity is insufficient to accommodate delivery.

Key Features

• AISI 420 Martensitic German-grade Stainless Steel: Hardened blades maintain cutting edge sharpness for clean, single-pass perineal incisions through multiple tissue layers.
• Angled Blade Design (30–45°): Offset blade angle aligns with the natural direction of mediolateral episiotomy, reducing tissue trauma.
• Semi-Blunt Lower Blade Tip: Rounded bottom blade tip protects the fetal presenting part and vaginal mucosa during blade insertion.
• 20–21 cm Overall Length: Provides adequate working distance for controlled perineal access during the crowning phase of delivery.
• Heavy Blade Construction: Robust blade cross-section ensures decisive, single-stroke tissue transection for optimal wound healing.

Clinical Applications

• Mediolateral Episiotomy: Controlled incision from the posterior fourchette at 45–60 degrees to prevent third- and fourth-degree perineal tears.
• Median (Midline) Episiotomy: Posterior midline perineal incision when indicated by fetal distress or shoulder dystocia.
• Operative Vaginal Delivery: Perineal enlargement prior to forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery to reduce uncontrolled laceration risk.
• Breech Delivery: Rapid perineal access during after-coming head delivery in vaginal breech presentations.
• Perineal Repair Preparation: Clean wound edge creation that facilitates anatomical layer-by-layer episiotomy repair.

Why Choose Fizza Surgical?

Fizza Surgical produces the Braun-Stadler Episiotomy Scissors under CE marking with ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management and ISO 7153-1 compliant surgical-grade stainless steel. Every scissor undergoes cutting performance testing and blade alignment inspection at our Sialkot, Pakistan manufacturing facility before shipment.

As a leading OEM and wholesale manufacturer for obstetric and gynecological instruments, Fizza Surgical supplies labor and delivery suites, maternity hospitals, and medical distributors globally. We offer custom branding, private labeling, and complete obstetric instrument kit packaging at competitive wholesale prices.