Mayo Dissecting Scissors, Curved 6-3/4 in

Other Name: Mayos, Suture Scissor

Raw Material Specs:     Stainless Steel. Tungsten carbide in the cutting edges.

Steel Grade:                 Martensitic Grade 420

Hardness:                    50-58 HRC

Carbon Content:           0.35-0.45%

Chromium Content:      12-14%

Curvature: Straight

Features

• Optimal surgical outcome. Reduced complications related to tissue damage, incidence of infection and recuperation time.
• Used for probing, dissecting, and spreading tissue.
• Cuts heavy tissue such as fascia, muscle, uterus and breast.
• Used to cut delicate structures like hollow viscus, investing layer of deep fascia of the neck in thyroid surgery.
• Used to raise skin flaps by sharp dissection.
• Manufactured from high quality, chemical and corrosion resistant stainless steel.
• Smooth finger rings for comfort and strong joint for correct tension between blades.
• Designed to be re-shaped. TC tips scissors stay sharper longer, however, TC tips cannot be replaced.

Where Used Mostly: All Surgeries

Handling

• Handle instruments carefully and one at a time or in small numbers.
• Use instruments only for the purpose for which they were intended.
• Cutting other materials can cause misalignment, loss of sharpness, impair surgical performance and short life span.
• To maintain scissors in peak operating condition, they must be sharpened regularly.

After Use Care Instructions:

• Use demineralized water in final rinse, and pure steam in sterilization.
• Remove material by thoroughly scrubbing with a good detergent, otherwise corrosive pitting will occur.
• Ensure instruments are cleaned in open position during washing and disinfection.
• Ensure that soft, high purity water which is controlled for bacterial endotoxins is used in the final rinse stage.

Sterility

• Non-Sterile