Mayo Scissors

General Surgery Mayo Scissors are robust surgical instruments with long, straight, thick blades and ring handles, designed for cutting dense tissues, fascia, and sutures. Available in straight and curved designs, these scissors can have blunt or sharp tips and come in lengths typically ranging from 14 cm to 20 cm, with the curved version used for deep dissection and the straight for superficial cutting. They are made from surgical-grade stainless steel and can be further enhanced with tungsten carbide (TC) inserts for increased durability and lasting sharpness.
Description
Blades
: The blades are thick and strong, making them suitable for heavy-duty cutting of tough connective tissues, fascia, and sutures.
Blunt Tips
: Often, they have blunt tips, which provide an added layer of safety by preventing accidental damage to delicate surrounding tissues during dissection.
Straight vs. Curved
: Both straight and curved blades are available, with the curved blades being preferred for deeper, denser tissue dissection and the straight blades for superficial work or cutting surface tissues.
Tungsten Carbide (TC) Inserts
: Higher-end models feature tungsten carbide inserts in the blades, recognizable by their golden rings, which significantly increase the tool's lifespan and sharpness compared to standard stainless steel models.
Material
: Crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel, they are durable and can withstand repeated sterilization.
Common Sizes
Mayo scissors are available in a range of lengths to suit different surgical needs. Common sizes include:
14 cm (5.5 inches)

15 cm

17 cm

20 cm