Reynolds Operating Scissors T/C Insert 18 cm S/S Cvd

Reynolds Operating Scissors T/C Insert 18 cm S/S Cvd

The Reynolds Operating Scissors T/C Insert 18 cm S/S Cvd. measures 18 cm in total length; the longest scissors in this operating scissor series, and carries curved blades with sharp-pointed tips on both blades, forming a sharp/sharp configuration. The frame is constructed from medical-grade stainless steel with gold-colored finger rings identifying it as a TC-fitted instrument. Tungsten carbide inlays coat the cutting edges of both blades for extended sharpness retention. The upper blade runs a smooth cutting edge while the lower blade carries micro-serrations, holding tissue against the blade face during each cut to prevent slippage.

The 18 cm body length is the primary clinical advantage of this instrument; it reaches deep anatomical tissue planes from a standard skin entry point without requiring the surgeon to sink the hand into the wound cavity. The curved blade arc follows the natural contour of dissection paths through subcutaneous and fascial layers. Reynolds scissors curved geometry allows the surgeon to sever deep tissue bundles at angles that a straight-bladed instrument at the same length could not safely approach.

Reynolds scissors of this length and curved TC configuration are used by general surgeons during open abdominal dissection to separate fascial planes and cut peritoneal tissue. Plastic surgeons select this instrument during body contouring procedures, including abdominoplasty, where subcutaneous dissection across large surface areas requires scissors that reach the deepest extent of the undermining zone. The Reynolds Operating Scissors T/C Insert 18 cm S/S Cvd. also suits gynecological surgeons during open hysterectomy for ligament dissection and broad-ligament tissue separation.

Hospitals that have moved their full scissor inventory to Leader Surgical note one consistent outcome, reorder frequency drops, because the TC blade retention means instruments stay in active rotation far longer before requiring replacement or resharpening.

What is the benefit of Tungsten Carbide (T/C) inserts?
T/C inserts are bonded to the cutting edges to provide a much harder surface than standard stainless steel. This allows the scissors to stay sharp significantly longer (often up to 30 times longer) and ensures a cleaner, more effortless cut through both delicate and tougher tissues.