- Diagnostic Instruments
- Scalpels & Dissecting Knives
- Scissors & Plaster Instruments
- Dressing & Tissue Forceps
- Hemostatic & Dressing Forceps
- Retractors
- Suction & Access Instruments
- Needle Holders & Suturing Instruments
- Bone Surgery Instruments
- Ophthalmic Instruments
- ENT Instruments
- Urology Instruments
- Intestinal & Rectal Instruments
- Gynecology & Obstetrics Instruments
- Hollow Wares
- Dissecting & Laboratory Instruments
Metzenbaum Operating Scissors T/C Insert B/B Str.
Straight Metzenbaum operating scissors with blunt/blunt tungsten carbide blades, designed for atraumatic tissue separation and controlled dissection in superficial surgical fields.
Key Features:
• Available in 11.5 cm and 14.5 cm lengths
• Straight blade configuration provides precise control on shallow tissue planes
• Blunt/blunt rounded tips help minimize the risk of accidental tissue puncture
• Compact Metzenbaum pattern enhances tactile feedback and maneuverability
• Suitable for blunt dissection and atraumatic tissue plane separation
• Tungsten carbide (TC) inserts provide exceptional edge retention and durability
• German-grade surgical stainless steel construction with satin matte finish
• Gold-plated finger rings enable rapid identification of TC instrumentation
• Fully autoclavable design for repeated surgical sterilization cycles
The Metzenbaum Operating Scissors T/C Insert B/B Str. comes in two compact size options: 11.5 cm and 14.5 cm, making it one of the shorter instruments in the Metzenbaum family. Both blades carry fully rounded blunt-blunt (B/B) tips with no pointed geometry at either end. Tungsten carbide inserts seat along both cutting edges, sustaining blade sharpness through repeated autoclave cycles without edge rollback. The straight-profile body is constructed from German-grade surgical stainless steel with a satin matte finish, and the gold-plated finger rings serve as the standard visual code for TC-insert instruments on the sterile field.
The blade-to-shank ratio stays proportionally shorter than Nelson-type variants, which concentrates tactile feedback directly at the fingertip during shallow dissection. The Aesculap BC.262R TC Metzenbaum Scissors B/B STR follows the same design philosophy; compact length, TC-reinforced edges, and dual blunt tips, confirming this configuration as a recognized cross-brand standard in short-reach dissection instruments. The box-lock joint retains consistent blade-face contact under regular sterilization loads.
Plastic surgeons use the Metzenbaum Operating Scissors T/C Insert B/B Str. during open rhinoplasty to separate the nasal skin envelope from the upper lateral cartilages, the 11.5 cm length gives tight control inside the confined nasal tip. ENT surgeons apply the 14.5 cm size during adenoidectomy to dissect peritonsillar soft tissue away from the pharyngeal wall without risking mucosal puncture.
Leader Surgical applies verified metallurgical standards and dimensional consistency across every size variant in this line. The scissor metzenbaum mm145 TC designation confirms the 14.5 cm format as a globally recognized reference size, and Leader Surgical delivers it with the build integrity surgical teams require.
What does “B/B Str” stand for?
It indicates Blunt/Blunt tips (both tips are rounded for safety) and a Straight blade profile (ideal for linear cuts in superficial areas).
We're here to help!
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Fill out the form, and our team will respond promptly to assist with your product inquiries or order support.
