Mayo Scissors, Straight
Instrument flash card
Aliases
none
Use
Cutting dressings, suture and other surgical materials
Length(s)
from 5" to 9"
Identifying Features
Heavy, wide blades with slightly rounded tips. Blades may be made of tungsten carbide, and identified by gold ring handles
Cautions
none
Surgical Tech Info
Can be ued to cut suture and dressings, not for use on tissue or for dissection.
Sterile Processing Info
Blades should be inspected for nicks and gouges. Test blade sharpness using red band material