Clinical Application
Designed for fine, atraumatic cutting during vascular procedures, these scissors are used for mobilization and trimming of vessels, removal of adventitia, preparation of grafts and conduits, and other delicate soft-tissue work where controlled, precise incisions are required. The 23 cm length provides additional reach for deeper operative fields commonly encountered in open vascular and cardiothoracic surgery as well as some general surgical exposures.
Design & Configuration
Ring handles with a box-lock hinge deliver the tactile feedback and mechanical stability surgeons rely on for controlled single-handed cutting. The DEBAKEY pattern employs fine, tapering blades arranged to minimize crush and trauma to delicate vascular tissue, enabling smooth shearing through adventitia and thin-walled structures. The 23 cm overall length increases working reach without sacrificing hand control, useful in deeper operative corridors where shorter scissors limit access.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Vascular scissors
- Pattern / model: DEBAKEY
- Configuration: Ring-handled, box-lock
- Length: 23 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Fine, atraumatic tapering blades
- Typical use: Vessel dissection, graft trimming, delicate soft-tissue cutting
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and provide corrosion resistance. The precision-forged geometry maintains blade alignment and cutting performance over time. Reusable design supports standard decontamination and autoclave sterilization 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