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Metzenbaum scissors: uses, types and buying guide

Metzenbaum scissors are fine dissecting scissors for delicate tissue. Uses, straight vs curved, sizes and what to check.

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Metzenbaum scissors: Uses, types, buying guide - Tata Surgical

Metzenbaum scissors are long, fine scissors used to cut and dissect delicate tissue.

Design

  • Long handles, short blades
  • Blunt tips
  • Straight or curved
  • Common lengths from about 14 to 30 cm

Uses

  • Dissecting soft tissue
  • Cutting delicate structures
  • Not for sutures (use Mayo or suture scissors)

Options

  • Tungsten carbide edges for longer sharpness
  • Supercut edges, with one razor-sharp blade

Quality checks

  • Cuts cleanly to the tip
  • Smooth, even action
  • Blades meet without gaps

Metzenbaum from Tata Surgical

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