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Scissors
Metzenbaum Scissors
Lightweight scissors with long shanks and short blades, used for fine dissection and cutting delicate tissue.
🩺 Common Uses
Fine dissection; cutting delicate tissue.
♨️ Sterilization Method
Steam, wrapped, 270–275°F (132–135°C).
🧱 Material
Stainless steel; tungsten carbide variants.
📋 Handling & Processing Notes
Reserve for tissue only—never cut suture or supplies with them. Inspect blade edges for nicks.
💡 Always defer to the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for validated cleaning and sterilization parameters — they take precedence over general guidance.