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Scissors
Suture (Operating) Scissors
Straight scissors with one blunt and one sharp tip used to cut sutures and dressings.
🩺 Common Uses
Cutting suture and dressing material.
♨️ Sterilization Method
Steam, wrapped, 270–275°F (132–135°C).
🧱 Material
Stainless steel.
📋 Handling & Processing Notes
Keep separate from tissue scissors to preserve tissue-cutting edges. Test cutting action.
💡 Always defer to the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for validated cleaning and sterilization parameters — they take precedence over general guidance.