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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors Curved 5.5"

These scissors have blunted tips and are designed for both cutting delicate tissue and for blunt tissue dissection. They are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. The Metzenbaum scissors are similar to Mayo scissors but are lighter with a more slender midsection which improves their utility in tighter operating fields. Often these scissors are used to release the conjoint tendon via browplasty incisions placed at, or behind, the hairline.

These scissors have blunted tips and are designed for both cutting delicate tissue and for blunt tissue dissection. They are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. The Metzenbaum scissors are similar to Mayo scissors but are lighter with a more slender midsection which improves their utility in tighter operating fields. Often these scissors are used to release the conjoint tendon via browplasty incisions placed at, or behind, the hairline.

These scissors have blunted tips and are designed for both cutting delicate tissue and for blunt tissue dissection. They are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. The Metzenbaum scissors are similar to Mayo scissors but are lighter with a more slender midsection which improves their utility in tighter operating fields. Often these scissors are used to release the conjoint tendon via browplasty incisions placed at, or behind, the hairline.

last updated: 03/14/2017
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