Valve Scissors

Supercut, ring handle, round blades Mayo-Stilles Scissors are used frequently in a variety of thoracic surgeries that require gross dissections. They feature jet-black ring handles for superior control of tissue and minimal glare, and a razor sharp supercut upper blade for effortless and clean cuts. The blades are rounded and offered in both curved and straight varieties. These scissors are made of operating room grade stainless steel, and are manufactured to the highest standard of instrumentation by expert craftsmen in Germany.

Micro Scissors - Flat Handle - Straight/Curved Tips flat handle, sharp tips, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Castroviejo Micro Scissors are designed for use in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, specifically those that require manipulation of delicate vasculature and arteriotomy. These scissors feature a flat handle for improved stability, and sharp tips for delicate dissection. These scissors are made of operating room grade stainless steel, and are manufactured to the highest standard of instrumentation by expert craftsmen in Germany.

Scissors (tungsten carbide blades w/ 1 micro serrated blade), angled, 7-1/2" (19.1 cm) Ceramic Cut Potts-Smith Scissors are used for cutting and dissecting during vascular procedures. Ideal for extending venotomy or arteriotomy incisions, they are constructed with tungsten carbide blades and a variety of angles (25, 45, and 60 degrees). These variations allow for finding the perfect tool for the procedure. The black ceramic coated reduces glare and friction while ensuring a smooth cutting action. Ceramic cut scissors are the highest-performing line of scissors Surgical's offers. These scissors, like, combine the performance and precision of supercut with the durability of tungsten carbide cutting edges. In addition, the entire instrument is coated with a black ceramic finish which provides the highest surface hardness of all scissor models and results in a supremely durable instrument. The black ceramic coating is designed to reduce the friction between metal surfaces and provide surgeons with a smooth, steady cutting action. The black finish also reduces glare under operating room lights.

Arteriotomy Scissors flat handle, angled 45 degrees, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Arteriotomy Scissors are crafted for use in a wide range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures. In any number of vascular type surgeries ranging from arterial grafting to valve repair it is necessary to incise arteries or to expand already made incisions and this scissor is made for that particular purpose. This is a general, multi-purpose tool which comes equipped with a flat handle as well as being angled at 45 degrees giving it the optimal handling and accessibility to hard to reach regions without obscuring the surgical field excessively.