Surgical scissors are designed for dissecting and cutting tissue and for trimming sutures. In this category you will find operating scissors for oral surgery, general surgery and microsurgery – in straight, curved and angled versions.
Models in our range
- Metzenbaum and Nelson-Metzenbaum: slim dissecting scissors with long handles and short blades for blunt and sharp dissection.
- Iris scissors: fine, pointed scissors for small incisions, also with tungsten carbide inserts and in Super Cut versions.
- Potts: dissecting scissors with blades angled at 25°, 45° or 60°, 18.5 to 23 cm.
- Castroviejo: spring scissors for microsurgical procedures.
- Joseph, DeBakey, Kelly and Dean: soft tissue scissors for oral and vascular surgery.
What to look for
- Tip shape: sharp for fine dissection, blunt to protect surrounding tissue.
- Length and curvature matching the depth of the surgical field.
- Tungsten carbide edges or Super Cut for long-lasting sharpness.
For an overview of all scissor types, read our guide Surgical scissors at a glance.
