Scissor Types - Common Surgical Instruments

Used for cutting tissue, suture, or for dissection. Scissors can be straight or curved, and may be used for cutting heavy or finer structures.

 • Mayo Scissors: Heavy scissors available in multiple varieties. Straight scissors are used for cutting suture (“suture scissors”), while curved scissors are used for cutting heavy tissue (e.g., fascia).

 • Metzenbaum Scissors: Lighter scissors used for cutting delicate tissue (e.g., heart) and for blunt dissection. Also called “Metz” in practice.

 • Pott’s Scissors: Fine scissors used for creating incisions in blood vessels.

 • Iris Scissors: Used for fine dissection and cutting fine suture. Originally for ophthalmic procedures, but now serves multipurpose role.



- Dr. Michael Visenio @BigMike_MD



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