These surgical scissors have long shanks and are used to cut through delicate tissues. These scissors aren’t recommended to be used to cut thick and heavy tissues. Some people confuse Metzenbaum Scissors with Mayo Scissors but these scissors have a thinner midsection than Mayo scissors. The slender midsection makes them more suitable in tighter operating fields. These scissors are made from medical-grade stainless steel and may have tungsten carbide cutting surface insertion. Tungsten carbide makes them sharper and enables them to cut through tissues and tendons smoothly. They have these long handles which makes them easier to reach deeper tissues. Moreover, they can also be used as normal surgical scissors to cut bandages and other dressing materials. These surgical scissors have all sorts of lengths. The average length of these scissors is about 14.5cm. They come with two types of blades i.e. curved and straight. Curved blades allow deeper penetration into the operating field and are used to cut thicker tissues.

Specifications and Uses

These long scissors hold great importance in surgeries. They have a long shank-to-blade ratio which makes it easier for surgeons to perform deep cuts into the body. They have different variations and specifications. These veterinary surgical scissors come in all sizes and shapes to satisfy surgical needs.

Cutting edge

They usually have cutting edge blades that are sharp enough to cut through tendons and slender tissues. Their cutting edge blades make the surgical cut smooth and easy.

Sterilization

These surgical scissors are tested in extreme heat and pressure. You can sterilize these instruments and also put them in an autoclave. Their tough and hardened material makes them highly durable.

Available in different cuts

They usually come in three different types of cuts. A standard cut has a simple and straightforward stainless steel cutting edge. A supercut has one blade with micro-serrations and the other one has a tapered blade. The micro-serrated blade holds the tissue and the tapered blade cuts through it smoothly. These supercut scissors have black handles so you can distinguish them from other scissors.
Tungsten carbide scissors are the most premium versions of these scissors. They have tungsten carbide traces that enable them to stay sharp for a very long time. These supercut TC scissors have gold and black handles to distinguish them from others.

Colour Coded

They have these color-coded thumb rings which make them easy to identify. Each one of the types has different colors associated with their thumb rings.

Durability

These scissors are highly durable and tested for high functioning and performance. They also come in with a warranty. If you find some problems with your scissors, then you can send them back for replacement or repair.

High-grade Stainless Steel

They are made from premium medical-grade stainless steel and accompanied by stain steel finishing. This makes them very sharp and blunt.

Custom Made

There is so many Metzenbaum scissors use in surgery. You can also request custom made scissors for your clinical usage.

Left and Right-hand Usage

It doesn’t matter whether you are a left or right-hand user, these scissors are available for both. You can just order the one which suits your usage and meets your requirements.

Different Variations

These surgical scissors have several variations. Some have Tungsten carbide insertions and some are just made up of plain stainless steel. Scissors with curved blades are more suitable for deep tissue cutting. Blades with tungsten carbide have a long-lasting sharpness that doesn’t wear out soon. They also have different shapes, lengths, and sizes. These scissors come in in 7”, 8”, 9”, 11” and also smaller versions of 5.5”. You can choose the one which is suitable for your surgical demands.
They also have different colors and shades which makes them easy to identify. You can also order the plain ones but we recommend some colorful thumb rings and blades. Supercuts with Tungsten carbide is the most preferred type of these scissors. The reason behind their popularity is their cutting edge blades and durability. They are used in all sorts of dental, gynecological, obstetrical, dermatological, and ophthalmological operations.

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