CV Elite – Lillehei-Potts Scissors

Arteriotomy Scissors flat handle, angled 45 degrees, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Arteriotomy Scissors are crafted for use in a wide range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures. In any number of vascular type surgeries ranging from arterial grafting to valve repair it is necessary to incise arteries or to expand already made incisions and this scissor is made for that particular purpose. This is a general, multi-purpose tool which comes equipped with a flat handle as well as being angled at 45 degrees giving it the optimal handling and accessibility to hard to reach regions without obscuring the surgical field excessively.

Scissors - Supercut undefined Dietrich-Potts Scissors with micro fine blades are frequently used for vascular cutting and making small incisions for cardiothoracic procedures. They feature black ring handles to give the surgeon unparalleled control over the tissue, and a variety of angled micro fine blades that make it possible to cut small vessels deep inside the surgical field without harming other tissue. These scissors are made of operating room grade stainless steel, and are manufactured to the highest standard of instrumentation by expert craftsmen in Germany.

Scissors (tungsten carbide blades w/ 1 micro serrated blade), angled, 7-1/2" (19.1 cm) Ceramic Cut Potts-Smith Scissors are used for cutting and dissecting during vascular procedures. Ideal for extending venotomy or arteriotomy incisions, they are constructed with tungsten carbide blades and a variety of angles (25, 45, and 60 degrees). These variations allow for finding the perfect tool for the procedure. The black ceramic coated reduces glare and friction while ensuring a smooth cutting action. Ceramic cut scissors are the highest-performing line of scissors Surgical's offers. These scissors, like, combine the performance and precision of supercut with the durability of tungsten carbide cutting edges. In addition, the entire instrument is coated with a black ceramic finish which provides the highest surface hardness of all scissor models and results in a supremely durable instrument. The black ceramic coating is designed to reduce the friction between metal surfaces and provide surgeons with a smooth, steady cutting action. The black finish also reduces glare under operating room lights.

Scissors blunt tips, curved, 12" (30.5 cm) Crafoord Lobectomy Scissors feature curved, blunt tips and are 12" long, making them an ideal instrument in performing excisions such as lobectomies, which are often performed during thoracatomy.