Description
Sklar Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 7 in long, curved on flat, Merit Physician Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for general surgery and ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology) work.
- Measured Profile – 7 in overall length (178 mm) gives the metzenbaum dissecting scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A blunt/blunt (b/b) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – The working surface is a smooth edge, shaped for its task.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
What the Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors Does in the Case
The metzenbaum dissecting scissors sits in Sklar's dissecting scissors line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. This instrument is most commonly used for dissecting and cutting fine tissue. This instrument is identifiable by their long, thin shanks and jaws that are relatively short. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 7 in (178 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 curved on flat 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 – Stainless steel gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Merit Physician Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Supplied non-sterile, ready for standard processing before use.
- Service Life – Reusable across cases with cleaning and sterilization between them.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Dissecting scissors
- Pattern Name: Metzenbaum
- Length: 7 in (178 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Curved on flat
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Merit Physician Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 97-340
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
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Why Choose the Sklar Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – The finger rings handle supports the fine control this work calls for.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The blunt/blunt (b/b) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – A reusable build spreads the purchase across years of cases instead of a single use.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- 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 dissecting scissors sterile?
No. The metzenbaum dissecting scissors is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 7 in overall.
Is the metzenbaum dissecting scissors reusable or single-use?
The metzenbaum dissecting scissors is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Merit Physician Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the metzenbaum dissecting scissors made of?
The metzenbaum dissecting scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the metzenbaum dissecting scissors?
The metzenbaum dissecting scissors measures 7 in (178 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the metzenbaum dissecting scissors?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the metzenbaum dissecting scissors used?
Sklar lists the metzenbaum dissecting scissors for general surgery, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the dissecting scissors family of the Sklar catalog.
