Clinical Application
Curved operating scissors with an extended 30 cm shaft provide reach into deep wounds and confined operative fields where controlled, precise cutting is required. They are used for sharp dissection of soft tissue, separating tissue planes, trimming or removing necrotic tissue, and cutting suture material during open general, vascular, and specialty surgical procedures. The curved blade helps maintain line-of-sight along the cutting edge while allowing the hands to remain clear of the operative field.
Design & Configuration
The elongated, curved geometry offers increased reach and improved approach angle for working around structures and into cavities. Curvature facilitates cutting along tissue planes and permits incremental dissection with the tip while preserving visibility of the blades. Standard ring handles provide secure manual control and tactile feedback for fine maneuvers and controlled tissue engagement.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: CRAFOORD curved operating scissors
- Configuration: curved blades for improved access and visibility
- Length: 30 cm overall
- Primary uses: soft tissue dissection, suture cutting, trimming tissue in open procedures
- Construction: reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Manufactured in surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and long-term durability. The robust construction is intended for repeated clinical use and reprocessing; components are compatible with standard cleaning and sterilization protocols used for reusable stainless-steel surgical instruments.
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