Description
Sklar Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors is a scissors from Sklar Instruments, 7 in long, straight, Sklar OR 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 cardiovascular and dermatology 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 smooth edge is the working surface the clinician relies on.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – Made for repeated use across cases, with processing between them.
Inside the Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors
The metzenbaum dissecting scissors sits in Sklar's dissecting scissors line, in the Sklar OR 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. 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 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 Sklar OR Grade tier, the level Sklar specifies for this line.
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: Dissecting scissors
- Pattern Name: Metzenbaum
- Length: 7 in (178 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Blunt/blunt (b/b)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 75-5570
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 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 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.
- 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.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require 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 Sklar OR 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 cardiovascular, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), physician, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It sits in the dissecting scissors family of the Sklar catalog.
