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Prestige ListerMate Bandage Scissor — the pocket tool that never walks off
Prestige Medical ListerMate Large Ring Bandage Scissor (5.5 in, Teal)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Vet techs
- Vet students
- Scrub-pocket kit
- Under $15
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- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
The Prestige Medical ListerMate Bandage Scissor is a 5.5-inch Lister-style scissor with stainless steel blades, molded plastic handles and one large finger ring. It comes in teal (black and purple are also made), and it can be autoclaved at 120 C / 248 F, per the retailers' listings.
Every tech and vet student builds a personal scrub-pocket kit, and bandage scissors are the tool that goes missing first. A bright color makes these easy to spot - and to claim back.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A vet tech's pocket kit
- Starting clinical rotations
- Adding to a bigger gift
Think twice if
- They want all-metal instruments
- They need trauma shears
The catch
The handles are plastic, so it feels lighter than all-metal surgical scissors; it is rated to a lower autoclave temperature than Prestige's standard ListerMate; it is too light for heavy casting material; and clinics usually stock basic scissors, so it is a small add-on gift.
Skip as a main gift, or if they need heavy-duty trauma shears.
Key specs
| Length | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Design | Lister bandage scissor, one large finger ring |
| Blades | Stainless steel |
| Handles | Molded plastic, teal |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable at 120 C / 248 F |
| Colors | Teal, black, purple |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Black and purple versions are separate listings.
- Prestige's model 853 has a standard ring.
Why we like it
- Easy-to-spot color
- Large finger ring
- Autoclavable
- Inexpensive
What to look for in bandage scissors
- Tip. A blunt Lister tip slides under dressings safely.
- Size. 5.5 in fits a scrub pocket.
- Color. A bright color keeps them from wandering.
Questions people ask
5.5 inches.
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