Description
Sklar Merit Metzenbaum-Nelson Bariatric Dissecting Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 9 in long, straight, 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 bariatrics and general surgery work.
- Measured Profile – 9 in overall length (229 mm) gives the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric 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.
Inside the Metzenbaum-Nelson Bariatric Dissecting Scissors
The metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors sits in Sklar's bariatric dissecting scissors line, in the Merit Physician Grade range. This instrument is long dissecting scissors most commonly used in Bariatric Surgeries such as gastric bypass, gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy. They are also used in Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy procedures to dissect and cut tissue. 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 – 9 in (229 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 – 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 – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Family: Bariatric dissecting scissors
- Pattern Name: Metzenbaum-Nelson
- Length: 9 in (229 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- 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: 97-354
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-Nelson Bariatric 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 – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- Listed for the Work – Sklar lists this item for bariatrics work, so it is specified for the service that orders it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors sterile?
No. The metzenbaum-nelson bariatric 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 9 in overall.
Is the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors reusable or single-use?
The metzenbaum-nelson bariatric 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-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors made of?
The metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors?
The metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors measures 9 in (229 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a blunt/blunt (b/b) configuration.
What warranty covers the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric 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-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors used?
Sklar lists the metzenbaum-nelson bariatric dissecting scissors for bariatrics, general surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the bariatric dissecting scissors family of the Sklar catalog.
