Clinical Application
Right-angle Mixter scissors with a curved, blunt/blunt tip are used to dissect, isolate, and divide tissue around vessels and tubular structures in confined or deep operative fields. The right-angle tip permits controlled lateral dissection and the creation of a window under vessels or ducts so sutures, ties, or clips can be passed safely. Common applications include vascular dissection and ligation, abdominal and retroperitoneal exposures, biliary and pancreatic dissections, and general surgical procedures where angled access is required.
Design & Configuration
The 90-degree curved jaw places the cutting edge and blunt tips perpendicular to the instrument shaft, allowing the operator to work around structures without disrupting the line of sight or interfering with surrounding tissue. Blunt/blunt tip geometry minimizes the risk of puncture or intimal injury when dissecting adjacent to vessels. The 15.5 cm overall length provides reach into deeper cavities while preserving tactile control and fine cutting action for precise release and trimming.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Right-angle (Mixter) dissecting scissors
- Configuration: curved, blunt/blunt
- Length: 15.5 cm
- Tip: right-angle curved tip for lateral dissection and passing ligatures
- Typical use: vessel isolation, window creation, atraumatic dissection
- Construction: surgical stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel to withstand routine sterilization and repeated clinical use. The blunt tips and curved jaw are manufactured to provide consistent tip alignment and controlled cutting action for precise dissection in delicate surgical planes.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy