A hand-held manual device designed to be used by a patient (layperson) in the home to cut an ostomy appliance (e.g., ostomy flange); it is not intended to cut tissues, sutures, or bandages. It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes (e.g., straight or curved blades). This is a reusable device.