Foman Operating Scissors T/C Insert 13 cm Full Bent

The Foman Operating Scissors T/C Insert 13 cm Full Bent measures 13 cm in total length and features a fully bent shaft, the entire shank angles dramatically from handle to blade, positioning the surgeon’s hand well clear of the operative line of sight. The frame is constructed from medical-grade stainless steel, autoclave-rated for repeated sterilization. Tungsten carbide inlays coat both blade cutting edges; not just one blade as in standard TC scissors, delivering extended sharpness across both blade faces simultaneously. One blade carries micro-serrations while the opposing blade runs a smooth cutting edge. Gold-colored finger rings identify the instrument as TC-fitted on the sterile tray.

The full bent shank solves a specific visibility problem in nasal surgery: when working on the dorsal nasal surface, a straight or mildly curved instrument places the surgeon’s hand directly across the field of view. Foman Operating Scissors eliminate that obstruction entirely, the bent geometry reroutes the handle away from the target zone so the surgeon sees the operative site unobstructed throughout each dissection stroke.

Foman Operating Scissors T/C instruments are used by plastic surgeons during open rhinoplasty to dissect the nasal dorsal surface, separate the upper lateral cartilages from the nasal bones, and trim excess dorsal cartilage along the bridge line. ENT surgeons also select this instrument during functional rhinoplasty to address septal deviation and nasal cartilage reshaping where direct dorsal access is needed. The Foman Operating Scissors T/C Insert 13 cm Full Bent additionally appears in facelift procedures for dissecting subcutaneous tissue planes along the lateral face where conventional straight scissors restrict the surgeon’s view.

Leader Surgical earns its place on rhinoplasty trays not through catalog listings alone, surgeons who demand consistent TC blade geometry and reliable shank alignment on every single use keep coming back because the instrument performs exactly as the specification describes.

What is the benefit of the “Full Bent” (Strongly Curved) design?
The “Full Bent” configuration features a significant curvature (often around 25°) specifically designed to:

• Improve Visibility: The curve lifts the surgeon’s hand out of the line of sight, providing a better view of deep or narrow surgical fields.
• Enhance Maneuverability: It allows for easier access to confined areas, such as the dorsal nasal cartilage during rhinoplasty.
• Reduce Friction: Curved blades typically touch only at the point of cutting, which can result in a smoother, cleaner cut.