Description
Sklar Econo Sterile Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, straight, Econo Sterile Floor Grade. It is supplied sterile and ready to use, so procedure setups stay on schedule without a reprocessing step. Sklar lists it for general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The smooth edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Sterile Supply – Supplied sterile, so there is no reprocessing wait before the case.
What the Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors Does in the Case
The metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors sits in Sklar's dissecting scissors line, in the Econo Sterile Floor Grade range. This instrument is most commonly used for dissecting and cutting tissue. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. It is made of stainless steel. Because it is sterile and disposable, it goes from the package to the field and is discarded after the case, which keeps turnover simple.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – The finger rings handle keeps the instrument steady in the clinician's hand.
- Material – The stainless steel build is made for daily clinical service.
- Grade – Built to the Econo Sterile Floor Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
Supply and Use
- Sterility – Supplied sterile and ready for the sterile field.
- Single Use – One use per patient keeps the turnover free of a reprocessing step.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Dissecting scissors
- Pattern Name: Metzenbaum-Lahey
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Econo Sterile Floor Grade
- Sterility: Sterile
- Reusability: Disposable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 50 per case (50/cs)
- Manufacturer Pack Detail: 50 items/case
- Item Number: 96-2516
Warranty
- Warranty: Covered by Sklar's guarantee against manufacturing defects when the instrument is used for its intended surgical purpose.
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Why Choose the Sklar Econo Sterile Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors
Sklar guarantees its instruments against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. For single-use supply, that factory check is the difference between a sterile pack that performs and one that does not.
- Controlled Handling – The finger rings handle keeps the instrument steady, which supports precise work and less hand fatigue.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt/blunt (b/b) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Faster Turnover – Ready sterile supply shortens the turnaround, because nothing waits on reprocessing.
- Factory Inspected – Each instrument passes Sklar's factory inspection before it ships, which is the quality step sterile supply depends on.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for general surgery work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors sterile?
Yes. The metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors is supplied sterile, so it can go directly into the sterile field when the case is set up. It is sold 50 per case. This configuration measures 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors reusable or single-use?
The metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors is a single-use, disposable item. It is discarded after the case, which removes reprocessing from the turnover. It sits in the Econo Sterile Floor Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors made of?
The metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors?
The metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors?
Sklar guarantees the instrument against manufacturing defects when it is used for its intended surgical purpose. The guarantee is Sklar's factory commitment behind every instrument it ships.
Where is the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors used?
Sklar lists the metzenbaum-lahey dissecting scissors for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the dissecting scissors family of the Sklar catalog.
