Metzenbaum-Nelson 28cm 10" Curved 11-285-28

Key Specifications:

- Name: Metzenbaum-Nelson Scissors

- Length: 28 cm (10 inches)

- Blade Style: Curved

- Tip: Blunt-blunt

- Material: Typically made of high-grade surgical stainless steel

- Design Features: Long, narrow shanks with proportionally short curved blades, optimized for precise dissection in deep areas

Primary Uses:

- Designed for cutting and blunt dissection of delicate soft tissues during surgical procedures

- Commonly used in deep surgical fields such as abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, and cardiovascular operations

- The curved blades enhance control and allow for safer dissection around sensitive structures

Advantages of the 28 cm Length:

- Extended reach for procedures in deep or confined anatomical spaces

- Improved precision in accessing difficult areas without needing to reposition the instrument frequently

- Balanced handling, especially when performing long, delicate dissections

Distinguishing Features (Metzenbaum vs. Metzenbaum-Nelson):

- The Metzenbaum-Nelson variant has reinforced shanks and slightly larger finger rings compared to traditional Metzenbaum scissors

- Offers greater durability and comfort, particularly in longer instruments like the 28 cm version