Potts-Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors 12 cm S/S Cvd

Potts-Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors 12 cm S/S Cvd

The Potts-Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors 12 cm S/S Cvd. is a delicate-pattern tenotomy scissors instrument forged from German-grade surgical stainless steel, measuring 12 cm in total length. Both blade tips terminate in fine sharp points with the blade body following a consistent curved arc from the rivet screw joint to both tips. The blades are tapered; narrowing progressively from the pivot toward the tips, producing a finely pointed cutting zone suited for confined tissue spaces. The finger rings are notably larger relative to the compact instrument body, allowing a controlled palm-driven grip during delicate cutting strokes. The satin finish reduces glare under ophthalmic and cardiovascular surgical lighting.

The curved tapered blade geometry of the Potts Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors follows natural tissue contours in orbital and thoracic operative spaces, allowing both sharp tips to navigate around extraocular muscles, vessel walls, and tendinous attachments without the blade body contacting adjacent structures. The 12 cm compact length gives the surgeon close, direct instrument control that longer tenotomy variants cannot provide in shallow operative fields.

Ophthalmic surgeons and cardiovascular surgeons use the Potts-Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors 12 cm S/S Cvd. for extraocular muscle transection during strabismus correction, Tenon’s capsule dissection, conjunctival tissue separation, and fine vessel adventitia trimming in cardiac procedures. The curved tapered blades track along muscle and tendon attachment margins with minimal contact against adjacent scleral and vascular structures. These Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors are also used for delicate fascial layer separation in plastic and reconstructive surgery where a compact curved instrument fits the operative site better than a longer blade.

Leader Surgical grinds the tapered blade profile of this instrument to a consistent cross-sectional geometry from pivot to tip, ensuring the progressive narrowing that surgeons depend on for confined-space access remains identical across every unit in a surgical tray set.

What does “S/S” and “Cvd” stand for?
“S/S” indicates they are made of Stainless Steel, and “Cvd” means they have Curved blades. The curvature allows for better visibility and access to deep or narrow surgical sites.