Vascular Scissors

Dissecting Scissors curved blades, rounded tips, saber back blades

Dissecting Scissors - Supercut supercut, 7" (18.0 cm) Potts-Smith Dissection Scissors are made for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. These scissors feature curved blades and rounded tips that give it the appropriate contour for exploration without causing piercing damage to other surrounding tissue and vessels. Additionally, coupled with saber backed blades this scissors are ideal for dissection through fascial planes as well as breaking through adhesions. This instrument is available in four different lengths: 5.5", 7", 9" and 11.25" making it easy to find the perfectly suitable for any number of surgical situations and surgeon preference.

Excision Scissors 45 degree angled on flat, 4-1/4" (10.8 cm) Valve Leaflet Excision Scissors can be multi purpose scissors but are particularly well suited for valve repair cardiothoracic surgeries. This instrument is designed with flat handles and angled at 45 degree giving optimal access to valves without obscuring the surgical field. These scissors are suited for use in surgical removal of valve leaflets that are damaged or diseased.

In Situ Valve Scissors blunt tips, one serrated blade, 7" (17.5 cm) In Situ Valve Scissors are designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures. These scissors can be used during exploration of the heart and valve because they feature a blunt tip which prevents unnecessary damage to surrounding tissues as well as to the walls of the vessel in which the valve is present. Additionally, this scissor has one serrated blade that ensures the tissue to be cut remains adequately gripped to prevent movement and subsequent tearing while cutting.