Barraquer Iris Scissors

Description

Barraquer Iris Scissors

The Barraquer iris scissors use a light spring handle and short, fine blades. This makes them handy for small cuts at the front of the eye. You can choose a 5mm, 7mm or 10mm blade.

Blade length decides the cut

A short blade gives fine, careful cuts. A longer blade, however, makes a longer cut in one stroke. So think about the size of the cut you need most often.

• 5mm: the finest, most precise cuts.
• 7mm: a good all-round choice.
• 10mm: longer cuts with fewer strokes.

Where Barraquer scissors help

Iris scissors take their name from cuts in the iris, such as an iridectomy. They also suit fine cuts in the conjunctiva and other thin tissue. Even so, keep thick tissue for heavier scissors, because the fine blades can bend.

The feel of a spring handle

You hold the handle between thumb and fingers. Then a light squeeze closes the blades. When you relax, the spring opens them again. As a result, you can make a string of small cuts with little effort.

Keeping the blades sharp

Do not let the blades touch other metal in the tray. After use, rinse and brush the joint, then dry the scissors fully. Also, test the cut on thin gauze before packing. If they chew rather than cut, set them aside.

Pairing with other iris tools

Many trays hold these next to a fine forceps and a spatula. That way, one hand lifts the tissue while the other cuts. Also, the short handle makes them easy to swap during the case.

Ordering the Barraquer pair

Barraquer iris pairs leave our shelves non-sterile. Once cleaned and sterilized, they can return to theatre many times. Barraquer blades hold three years against manufacturing defects in our terms. The metal meets ASTM F899. If you need ring handles, compare the classic iris scissors. Then browse our eye surgery catalog or open our FAQ list.

Intended for professional use. Learn about instrument care and how we ship before you buy these scissors.