Buck Ligature Scissors 18cm

Clinical Application

Designed for precise division of sutures and ligatures, these scissors are used to cut suture material close to the knot and to remove external sutures. The 18 cm length provides additional reach for use in moderately deep operative fields and for procedures where controlled suture trimming is required without bringing adjacent tissue into the cutting plane. Common clinical settings include general surgery, vascular procedures, minor outpatient surgery, and wound closure tasks in clinic or ambulatory surgery centers.

Design & Configuration

The ring-handle configuration offers secure finger placement and tactile control for delicate, one-handed suture cutting. The instrument length balances reach and precision: long enough to access deeper sites while maintaining the leverage and fine tip control necessary to cut close to knots without disturbing surrounding tissue. A box-lock joint and precisely ground blades (standard in this pattern) contribute to stable alignment and consistent cutting performance over repeated use.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Ligature scissors
• Pattern / model: Buck ligature scissors
• Configuration: Ring-handle, hand-held
• Length or size: 18 cm
• Typical surgical use: Cutting sutures and ligatures
• Material / construction: Medical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles. Blades are precision ground to provide a clean shearing action for suture material; the instrument is designed for routine high-level disinfection and steam sterilization as part of standard reusable instrument workflows.

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