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Peta Long Loop Easi-Grip Scissors (PR00510)

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Peta long loop easi-grip scissors

https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/510

Scissors with self opening, plastic looped handles with a long loop on one handle for finger placement. The scissors are operated by gentle pressure between the thumb and fingers. They will automatically open when the pressure is released. They have left or right handed models. Blade guard fixes over the blade to provide safe storage.

General Details

Factors To Consider

Poor sensation, weak grip, hand strength and/or motor control
Children learning correct index finger placement
Motor planning difficulties. For example, Dyspraxia
Children with joint hypermobility

Key features

Light weight :Does not fatigue user

Continuous loop handle:Automatically reopens scissors when pressure released.

Additional long loop handle :Aids finger isolation using middle, ring and little finger for strength whilst index finger is used for guidance. Alternatively for those with very restricted movement, fingers can be placed over the long loop handle

Extra product information

Colour coded handles
Blue handles = Right Hand
Green handles = Left Hand

Manufacturer/Country
Peta / United Kingdom
Websites
PETA website - http://peta-uk.com/shop/long-loop-easi-grip-scissors/
You Tube Video :PETA Long Loop Easi-Grip Scissors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auP6K4HMPgA

Models / Specifications

Model Adults Size : Adult sized 75mm pointed scissors
Model Adult Short: Adult sized short 45mm pointed scissors
Model Child Size: Child size 45mm rounded scissors

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          Maintenance

          Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

          Standards

          Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation

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