Clinical Application
Angled shaft scissors provide controlled cutting and dissection in areas where a straight instrument would compromise line of sight or require excessive tissue retraction. The bent-on-shaft geometry is useful for reaching into deep pockets, sinus tracts, oral and oropharyngeal spaces, otolaryngology procedures, head and neck work, and general surgical cases that demand an oblique approach to the target tissue. These scissors are appropriate for precise soft-tissue division and suture trimming under direct visualization.
Design & Configuration
The bent-on-shaft configuration reorients the jaws relative to the handle so the surgeon can approach tissue at an angle while maintaining a neutral wrist position. This geometry improves visibility of the cutting edge in narrow corridors, allows a more ergonomic hand posture during prolonged use, and reduces the need for retraction. A 15 cm overall length balances reach into deeper cavities with tactile control at the instrument tip for fine dissection.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Scissors designed for tissue cutting and dissection
- Pattern / model: FOMON Scissors bent on shaft
- Configuration: Bent-on-shaft (angled working portion)
- Length: 15 cm overall
- Typical use: Precise cutting and dissection in confined or deep operative fields
- Material: Surgical stainless steel construction
- Reusable: Yes — designed for repeated sterilization and surgical use
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in repeated sterilization cycles. Precision machining of the blades and hinge provides consistent jaw alignment and a reliable cutting action over the instrument's service life. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device suitable for standard steam sterilization protocols.
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