Iris Scissor Straight 11cm TC

Iris Scissor Straight 11cm TC

The Iris Scissor Straight 11cm TC measures 11 cm in total length and carries straight blades with sharp-pointed tips running in complete axial alignment. One blade runs a standard smooth cutting edge while the opposing blade carries micro-serrations; tungsten carbide inlays bonded to both cutting edges increase durability, provide the sharpest cutting edge, and extend the instrument’s working lifetime well beyond what standard stainless steel retains. Both finger rings are gold-colored, identifying this as TC-fitted on the sterile tray. The frame is medical-grade stainless steel, fully autoclavable.

The TC insert coating is the primary functional upgrade over the standard straight Iris variant, blades stay at their original sharpness across a far greater number of sterilization cycles, making this instrument the appropriate choice for clinicians running high case volumes where non-TC blades require more frequent replacement or resharpening. Iris Scissors Straight TC Inserts 11.5cm instruments combine razor-sharp SuperCut blade action with TC durability, providing a clean, smooth cut that retains sharpness for an extended period.

Operating Iris Standard Scissors Straight 11cm TC instruments are used by ophthalmic surgeons for anterior segment dissection and conjunctival tissue trimming where TC blade consistency across repeated daily procedures is required. Plastic surgeons performing high-volume cosmetic surgery lists; blepharoplasty, skin lesion excision, and suture removal, select this instrument specifically because the TC edge holds through back-to-back cases without performance drop. The Iris Scissor Straight 11cm TC also serves neurosurgeons during peripheral nerve repair procedures under magnification, where epineural suture cutting demands consistent fine-tip sharpness on every case.

Surgeons who run demanding daily lists need instruments that perform identically on the tenth case as on the first, Leader Surgical bonds TC inlays to this instrument’s specification so the blade sharpness, tip alignment, and micro-serration depth remain consistent across the instrument’s full-service life.

What makes the “TC” version different from standard stainless steel?
“TC” stands for Tungsten Carbide, which are ultra-hard inserts bonded to the cutting edges. They stay sharp up to 30 times longer than standard steel, provide more effortless cutting through tough tissue, and are typically identified by gold-plated handles.