Description
The Metzenbaum scissors are surgical scissors made of stainless steel with tungsten carbide cutting surface inserts. They come in variable lengths and have a long shank-to-blade ratio. These scissors are commonly used for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection in organ-related operations. They have one serrated cutting edge and one smooth edge, with both thumb rings coated in gold for identification. They are specifically designed for retropleural dissection, allowing for elevation and separation of parietal pleura from the periosteal layer.
Scissors Metzenbaum 12.5cm/5in Crv (S/Steel)
Metzenbaum scissors are usedto incise the deep rib bed periosteallayer, but they stay extrapleural. Retropleural dissection is performed by a combination of finger, sponge, and Kittner dissection, which allows elevation and separation of parietal pleura from the periosteal layer.
Metzenbaum scissors
Metzenbaum scissors aresurgical scissors designed for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. The scissors come in variable lengths and have a relatively long shank-to-blade ratio. They are constructed of stainless steel and may have tungsten carbide cutting surface inserts. The blades can be curved or straight, and the tips are usually blunt. This is the most common type of scissors used in organ-related operations.
The Scissors have one serrated cutting edge and one thumb ring is Gold color coated for identification. It has both cutting edges inserted with tungsten carbide tips. One edge is smooth and one cutting edge is fine serrated. Both thumb rings are Gold color coated.
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