Operating Scissors Straight

Operating Scissors Straight: Sharp/Blunt, Sharp/Sharp and Blunt/Blunt for General Surgery Straight blade geometry gives the surgeon more mechanical advantage over thick tissue than curved, a selection principle consistent with standard operating room scissors technique for fascial and subcutaneous incision. The sharp/blunt tip configuration serves a specific role: the sharp blade drives the cut while the blunt tip contacts, not penetrates, the tissue layer beneath. What is the difference between sharp blunt and blunt blunt operating scissors straight?Sharp/blunt straight operating scissors cut through tissue with the sharp blade while the blunt tip protects the layer beneath; blunt/blunt scissors are used where both tips must remain atraumatic throughout the stroke, such as suture cutting or blunt dissection. Why are straight operating scissors used instead of curved in general surgery?Straight blade geometry provides more mechanical advantage for cutting thick or tough tissue on accessible flat surfaces, making them the standard choice for fascial incision and superficial tissue cutting in open general surgery. Can these working scissors be used for suture cutting as well as tissue incision?Yes: the sharp/blunt configuration handles tissue cutting and suture work in the same instrument; the blunt/blunt variant is the dedicated choice where only suture material or gauze needs to be cut without tissue contact. Do you offer bulk supply for distributors?Yes, Hamsan Surgical specializes in bulk manufacturing and global supply for distributors and healthcare facilities. Product Features & Specifications Product Name: Operating Scissors StraightInstrument Type: Standard Operating ScissorsTip Options: Sharp/Blunt, Sharp/Sharp, Blunt/BluntAvailable Lengths: 4.5″ (11 cm), 5″ (12.5 cm), 5.5″ (14 cm), 6.5″ (16.5 cm)Material:Stainless SteelHandle: Ring-handleReusable: YesSterilisation: AutoclavableSuitable Procedures: Open general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, wound closure, suture cutting, operating room tray InstrumentPrimary Use and ProcedureDesignOperating Scissors Straight, Sharp/BluntTissue incision in open general surgery: sharp blade initiates the cut through fascia or subcutaneous tissue while the blunt tip rides against the underlying layer, preventing inadvertent penetrationStraight , ring-handle, one sharp and one blunt blade tipOperating Scissors Straight, Sharp/SharpMulti-plane tissue cutting in open plastic and reconstructive surgery where both blade tips must penetrate cleanly on entry without repositioningStraight , ring-handle, both tips ground sharp to a pointOperating Scissors Straight, Blunt/BluntBlunt dissection and suture cutting in wound closure and dressing removal where contact with tissue surfaces must be atraumatic throughout the strokeStraight , ring-handle, both tips fully rounded