These Sklar Bariatric Metzenbaum-Nelson Scissors are ideal for precise tissue dissection and cutting, especially in complex and deep surgical fields. They are specially designed for bariatric procedures but are versatile for other major surgeries.

Key applications include:

• Bariatric Surgery: Commonly used for procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy.
• General Tissue Dissection: Suitable for dissecting and cutting tissue during surgeries like Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

Featuring permanently-bonded tungsten carbide inserts, these scissors offer enhanced durability and superior cutting edge retention, which is essential for specialized surgical use.

Yes, the cutting performance and durability of these surgical scissors are significantly enhanced by the permanently-bonded tungsten carbide (TC) inserts.

Marketed under the Sklar Edge TC trademark, the TC material offers several key advantages for reusable surgical instruments:

• Exceptional Edge Retention: Tungsten carbide ensures the cutting edge remains sharp and precise for a significantly longer period than standard stainless steel, providing reliable performance during intricate tissue dissection.
• Superior Durability: The TC inserts are highly resistant to wear, greatly increasing the longevity of the scissors even after repeated use and sterilization cycles.

This robust construction is designed to withstand the demands of bariatric and specialized procedures.

No, the Sklar Bariatric Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum-Nelson Scissors are supplied non-sterile. As is standard for reusable surgical instruments, they must be appropriately sterilized prior to use in any procedure.

These surgical scissors are expertly crafted from high-grade Stainless Steel and Tungsten Carbide.

• Stainless Steel: Provides the necessary structural strength and corrosion resistance for the main instrument body.
• Tungsten Carbide (TC): The cutting edges feature permanently-bonded tungsten carbide inserts, known by the Sklar Edge TC trademark. This material dramatically enhances durability and ensures superior, long-lasting cutting performance required for demanding surgical procedures.

Yes, these surgical scissors are offered in a wide range of lengths to ensure optimal reach and precision across various procedures, including complex bariatric surgeries. The available lengths are:

• 12 inches
• 14 inches
• 16 inches
• 18 inches
• 20 inches

These scissors are reusable, designed for repeated sterilization and use, offering long-term value.

No, these scissors are latex-free.

Yes, these Sklar Metzenbaum-Nelson Scissors are available in both Straight and Curved configurations.

They are offered across all available lengths: 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 inches.

Yes, the Sklar Edge TC trademark identifies these scissors as part of a specialized line featuring superior cutting capabilities and durability.

This designation signifies that the instrument includes permanently-bonded tungsten carbide inserts on the cutting edges, which provides significant advantages:

• Enhanced Durability: Tungsten carbide is exceptionally hard, offering outstanding wear resistance and extending the instrument’s longevity compared to standard stainless steel.
• Superior Cutting: It maintains a sharper, more reliable cutting edge, essential for the precise tissue dissection required in complex procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Quality Assurance: The trademark assures the shopper of high-quality construction and consistent performance for these professional, reusable instruments.

Yes, these Sklar Bariatric Metzenbaum-Nelson Scissors are designed with a Blunt/Blunt tip configuration and a Smooth working surface style.

This specific combination is critical for precise and atraumatic dissection in complex surgical environments:

• Atraumatic Safety: The blunt tips allow for careful navigation and separation of delicate tissues, minimizing the risk of accidental puncture or trauma.
• Precise Cutting: The smooth surface works seamlessly with the permanently-bonded Tungsten Carbide inserts (branded as Sklar Edge TC) to ensure superior cutting performance and exceptional durability.