Clinical Application
Curved sharp/blunt operating scissors in a compact 11.5 cm length are intended for controlled soft-tissue cutting and fine dissection in constrained operative fields. The combination of a sharp blade with a guarded (blunt) opposing blade permits accurate incision and trimming while reducing the risk of inadvertent injury to underlying structures. Typical uses include general and minor surgical procedures, soft-tissue contouring, suture cutting and trimming, and procedures in specialties where a small curved cutting instrument improves access and visualization.
Design & Configuration
The curved geometry orients the cutting edge toward the line of dissection, improving line-of-sight and allowing the surgeon to approach tissue contours without excessive retraction. The sharp/blunt arrangement gives a controlled cutting action—the sharp blade performs precise division while the blunt blade protects deeper tissues and helps to bluntly separate adherent planes. The compact 11.5 cm length facilitates handling in confined fields and enhances fingertip control for delicate maneuvers.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Operating (dissecting) scissors
- Pattern: Sharp / blunt, curved
- Overall length: 11.5 cm
- Tip pattern: Curved tip with one sharp and one blunt blade
- Typical use: Fine soft-tissue cutting, dissection, and suture trimming
- Construction: Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-ground cutting surfaces to maintain edge integrity through repeated use and sterilization cycles. The box-lock pivot provides consistent blade alignment and durable performance. Designed for repeated sterilization using standard hospital processes.
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