Sailer Scissors 17 cm B/B (Angled)

Sailer Scissors 17 cm B/B (Angled)

The Sailer Scissors 17 cm B/B (Angled) is a long-reach ring-handled scissors instrument built from German-grade surgical stainless steel, measuring 17 cm in total length. Both blade tips are fully rounded, the B/B designation confirmed by the absence of any sharp point on either end. The instrument’s most distinctive feature is a sharp, abrupt upward blade angle at the shank-to-blade junction, offsetting the short blade pair by approximately 45° from the straight shank axis. The shank is long and slender relative to the blade span. One finger ring is noticeably larger than the other, accommodating a palm-driven grip for deeper access maneuvers. A rivet screw joint connects both arms at the pivot point.

Named after Prof. Hermann F. Sailer; Chairman of Maxillofacial Surgery this instrument was developed specifically for deep intraoral and craniofacial access. The Sealy Plastic Scissors pattern shares a similar angled-blade geometry but the Sailer’s longer 17 cm shank extends reach further into the oral cavity and craniofacial operative field.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons use the Sailer Scissors 17 cm B/B (Angled) during orthognathic surgery, mandibular osteotomy, cleft palate repair, and craniofacial reconstruction. The angled blade positions both blunt tips parallel to deep mucosal and periosteal surfaces while the surgeon’s hand remains clear of the operative zone. Instruments at 4-3/4″ (12cm) lack the shank length to reach posterior mandibular sites where this 17 cm variant performs reliably.

Leader Surgical sources verified German-grade stainless stock for every unit of this instrument and applies consistent blade-offset geometry across the full production run. Maxillofacial surgeons who have used Leader Surgical instruments in reconstructive and orthognathic cases return to the brand because the angular geometry they rely on stays consistent from one instrument to the next.

What does “B/B” stand for in the product name?
B/B stands for Blunt/Blunt. This indicates that both tips of the scissor blades are rounded, making them “atraumatic” and ideal for dissecting tissue or cutting dressings without accidentally poking or damaging underlying structures.