Metzenbaum Scissors are a type of surgical scissor commonly used in medical procedures. They are named after their inventor, Myron Metzenbaum, an American surgeon. The Metzenbaum Scissors are typically used to cut delicate tissues during surgical procedures.The straight Metzenbaum Scissors have a length of 14cm, and their blades are straight and narrow with a gentle curve at the end. The blades are also slightly longer than the handles, which allows for better control and precision during use. The blades are typically made of high-quality stainless steel, which makes them durable and resistant to rust and corrosion. The handles of the scissors are often designed with finger rings to provide a comfortable grip for the surgeon or the surgical team using the scissors.The straight Metzenbaum Scissors are often used in procedures such as plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and neurosurgery, where the surgeon needs to cut delicate tissues without causing excessive trauma or damage. They are also used in other surgical procedures that require precise cutting of tissues, such as in ophthalmology, gynecology, and urology.
A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed; some types may have blades that cross over to expose a sharp edge for slicing tissue like a scalpel. It is typically made of metal and is available in various designs and sizes, and some types can have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a single-use device.