Potts-Smith Vascular Scissors, Supercut, 19 cm

Potts-Smith scissors have small, angled blades on long shanks for opening and trimming vessels. The angle is chosen to suit the line of the vessel; the supercut edge gives a clean incision.

Design features

• Supercut grind: one blade has a very fine, keen edge for smooth, clean cuts
• Dark ring handles identify the supercut range on the instrument tray
• Blade angles 25°, 45° and 60°
• Long shanks, 19 cm

Typical applications

• Arteriotomy and vessel trimming
• Cardiovascular surgery

Care

Use scissors only on the tissue or material they are designed for; cutting sutures, wire or dressings with dissecting scissors dulls the edges. Process with the blades open and check the joint for smooth action.