Potts-Smith scissors with angled blades let the surgeon extend an arteriotomy along the line of the vessel. The blade angle is chosen to suit the approach.

Design features

• Blade angles 25°, 45°, 60° and 125°
• Long shanks, 19 cm

Typical applications

• Arteriotomy
• Cardiovascular surgery

Care

Fine tips bend easily: handle with care, use tip protectors during processing and storage, and clean the joint thoroughly.