Sunday 16 October 2011

Cutting and dissecting instrument

 Knife Handle and Scissors

Left to right : #7, #3, #4


  • 7 handle with 15 blade (deep knife) - Used to cut deep, delicate tissue.   
  • 3 handle with 10 blade (inside knife) - Used to cut superficial tissue.
  • 4 handle with 20 blade (skin knife) - Used to cut skin.

Left to right : Straight mayo , curve mayo , Metzenbaum

1. Straight Mayo scissors - Used to cut suture and supplies.  Also known as: Suture scissors.


2. Curved Mayo scissors - Used to cut heavy tissue (fascia, muscle, uterus, breast).  Available in regular and long sizes.




3. Metzenbaum scissors - Used to cut delicate tissue.  Available in regular and long sizes.


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